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Oct 23, 2026 12:29 PM

New Mint Mobile Customers: 256GB Google Pixel 11 + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Google Pixel 11 Smartphone (3 Colors) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $579 (discount in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SUCHaDEAL for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the $180 5G / 4G LTE Plan.
Plan Details:
  • Unlimited data (includes 50GB of high-speed data, data speeds)
    • Using over 50GB/month may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when Mint Mobile's network is busy.
  • Unlimited talk and text
  • 20GB mobile hotspot

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer valid for new customers only for a limited time only / while supplies last.
  • Unlock Policy: Customers must have had their locked device activated on Mint Mobile service for no fewer than 60 days and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported (see details).
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by SUCHaDEAL
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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Google Pixel 11 Smartphone (3 Colors) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $579 (discount in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SUCHaDEAL for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the $180 5G / 4G LTE Plan.
Plan Details:
  • Unlimited data (includes 50GB of high-speed data, data speeds)
    • Using over 50GB/month may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when Mint Mobile's network is busy.
  • Unlimited talk and text
  • 20GB mobile hotspot

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer valid for new customers only for a limited time only / while supplies last.
  • Unlock Policy: Customers must have had their locked device activated on Mint Mobile service for no fewer than 60 days and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported (see details).
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by SUCHaDEAL

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This Mint Mobile bundle pairs a 256GB Pixel 11 with 12 months of unlimited service, and the strongest draw is the low upfront price for a new-customer phone and plan combo. The phone is described as factory unlocked or automatically unlockable after 60 days of Mint service, with eSIM activation starting that countdown. The main cautions are extra taxes and recovery fees, plus the need to meet Mint's new-customer rules. It is a better fit if you want the bundled service and can live with Mint's activation and unlock timing.

  • Switchers who want to keep a phone for two years, because the unlock countdown starts after activation and the device can be unlocked after 60 days.

  • New Pixel buyers who want a year of service bundled in, because the phone can be used with any carrier from day one.

  • Travelers who need a foreign eSIM later, because the phone can be unlocked soon after purchase for that use.

  • People replacing Google Voice for a regular number, because the bundled plan supports accounts that reject GV numbers for two-factor authentication.

  • People who need the phone unlocked immediately for resale or carrier flexibility, because the device can stay locked for 60 days after activation.

  • International travelers who depend on roaming, because Mint has poor international roaming.

  • Buyers who need GrapheneOS support, because the Pixel 11 may not be supported now or in the future.

  • Shoppers in states with higher fees and taxes, because recovery fees and taxes can push the total from good to average.

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Oct 24, 2026 10:02 PM
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gibbonfrostOct 24, 2026 10:02 PM
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tempted, but ill wait till black friday
Oct 24, 2026 10:59 PM
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PurpleDesk510Oct 24, 2026 10:59 PM
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Quote from Tokar View quoted comment :
The trade-in value for phones are nowhere near what you can get from Best Buy or Google for your old Pixel. I got $410 from Best Buy for my GP8P-2056, $160 + $250 promo. Google Store was offering $420. Mint is offering a paltry $120ish.

According to resources, the phone is locked to Mint for 60 days, requiring actual use of the service. So, I'm not sure if you can just sell the phone plan like you could in the past (maybe if you are an active Mint user, you can bring over your current eSIM and get it unlocked after 60 days, and then you can sell the 1 year plan. I'm not really sure how it works now that everything is eSIM. I bought a GP7P back in the day with this kind of promo and it came with a physical SIM i could sell).
Never seen any deals for the pixel fold now. Would be happy to trade in my gp7p.
You reckon the latest fold is good or should I wait out for the next model?
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Oct 25, 2026 2:53 AM
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jms209Oct 25, 2026 2:53 AM
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You have 45 days to activate, but kind of sucks since my old phone is dying.
Still have visible until Dec 22nd.
Might buy now and activate in a couple weeks.

Is the Samsung S26 a better buy for $100 more?
Most reviews mention S26 having better performance, battery life and LTPO screen.(variable refresh rate)
Oct 25, 2026 5:33 AM
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Truth-SerumOct 25, 2026 5:33 AM
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Quote from jms209 View quoted comment :
You have 45 days to activate, but kind of sucks since my old phone is dying.Still have visible until Dec 22nd.Might buy now and activate in a couple weeks.Is the Samsung S26 a better buy for $100 more?Most reviews mention S26 having better performance, battery life and LTPO screen.(variable refresh rate)
Snapdragon chip is better than Tensor. More future proof if you hold on to your phones for 2+ years
Oct 25, 2026 4:42 PM
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topperdudeOct 25, 2026 4:42 PM
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Quote from chuq View quoted comment :
I don't have the Pixel 11 so I can't say anything about it. However, I do have a Pixel 10 from a Mint Mobile deal and can confirm that bootloader can be unlocked once it's carrier unlocked.
Thank you for the response - much appreciated!

Few additional questions for anyone that might know:
1. How many days after purchase do we have to activate the phone / Mint Mobile service. We are looking to get this bundle for our child and there is still at least a month on the current prepaid service plan from another MVNO service.
2. The website for the bundle deal says "Port in is not required" but I am assuming we can port over the phone number from the other MVNO service?

Thanks for any input/feedback,
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Oct 25, 2026 9:19 PM
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FuschiaDeer1674Oct 25, 2026 9:19 PM
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What is the total amount you pay including taxes and fees? So it's $579 and 10% tax at the most? So around $640? Or some states are higher?

So whatever that total price is, you get the Google Pixel 11 and 12 months unlimited mint mobile for $640 or so?

How much would it cost if you buy the Google Pixel 11 yourself? It's $899 and tax so about $990? If that's the case, isn't this a good deal if you want this phone? Because normally when they give you a free phone, you have to sign up for a year or two with some ridiculous high monthly fee? Even if you buy this phone yourself unlocked and sign up for 12 months of mint mobile unlimited if they have that promotion of $180 and tax, isn't this deal going to be much better? Because buying this phone costs $990 already... then another $180 and tax so say $200 at least. That would be $1190 compared to $640 here?

I'm confused why people are asking how long is it locked with Mint Mobile for and people say 2 months. Why would that matter since you are getting the Mint Mobile plan for a year so during that year, well your phone already is unlocked after 2 months? So when the 1 year plan ends, you can choose any other carrier to change if you want right? Or after your 1 year plan ends, you need to pay another 2 months more with Mint Mobile before it unlocks?

So this is a locked Mint Mobile phone. But you are going to use their Mine Mobile service for a year right since that is included? So essentially you are getting this phone as a huge discount compared to the retail price? Or is there something missing here? So if it costs total around $640, even if you were to sign up for the 12 month $180 plan when Mint Mobile has that deal again and say it costs $200, well you are essentially paying $440 for this phone compared to $990? Is that correct?
Last edited by FuschiaDeer1674 October 25, 2026 at 03:35 PM.
Oct 26, 2026 3:45 AM
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d0min0Oct 26, 2026 3:45 AM
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Quote from FuschiaDeer1674 View quoted comment :
What is the total amount you pay including taxes and fees? So it's $579 and 10% tax at the most? So around $640? Or some states are higher?

So whatever that total price is, you get the Google Pixel 11 and 12 months unlimited mint mobile for $640 or so?

How much would it cost if you buy the Google Pixel 11 yourself? It's $899 and tax so about $990? If that's the case, isn't this a good deal if you want this phone? Because normally when they give you a free phone, you have to sign up for a year or two with some ridiculous high monthly fee? Even if you buy this phone yourself unlocked and sign up for 12 months of mint mobile unlimited if they have that promotion of $180 and tax, isn't this deal going to be much better? Because buying this phone costs $990 already... then another $180 and tax so say $200 at least. That would be $1190 compared to $640 here?

I'm confused why people are asking how long is it locked with Mint Mobile for and people say 2 months. Why would that matter since you are getting the Mint Mobile plan for a year so during that year, well your phone already is unlocked after 2 months? So when the 1 year plan ends, you can choose any other carrier to change if you want right? Or after your 1 year plan ends, you need to pay another 2 months more with Mint Mobile before it unlocks?

So this is a locked Mint Mobile phone. But you are going to use their Mine Mobile service for a year right since that is included? So essentially you are getting this phone as a huge discount compared to the retail price? Or is there something missing here? So if it costs total around $640, even if you were to sign up for the 12 month $180 plan when Mint Mobile has that deal again and say it costs $200, well you are essentially paying $440 for this phone compared to $990? Is that correct?
don't be stupid, no one will pay 990 for a regular pixel 11. compare it to a similar deal last year with visible, i paid $450 out the door for the pixel 10 with 1 year of visible pro plus. so this $640 out the door deal is just so-so, hence why people are NOT diving head first into this
Last edited by d0min0 October 25, 2026 at 09:49 PM.
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Oct 26, 2026 11:00 AM
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sterlingbludOct 26, 2026 11:00 AM
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Quote from nellenbu View quoted comment :
I'm seeing the 256gb at this price.
Where?
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Oct 26, 2026 11:02 AM
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sterlingbludOct 26, 2026 11:02 AM
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Quote from jessethomaskirkman View quoted comment :
I believe last year they ran this deal with the regular 10.... Then closer to BF you could get the pro for the same price. I got the pro last year with mint.
Do you use it for recording action video?
Oct 26, 2026 1:19 PM
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chuqOct 26, 2026 1:19 PM
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Quote from topperdude View quoted comment :
1. How many days after purchase do we have to activate the phone / Mint Mobile service. We are looking to get this bundle for our child and there is still at least a month on the current prepaid service plan from another MVNO service.
45 days
Quote from topperdude View quoted comment :
2. The website for the bundle deal says "Port in is not required" but I am assuming we can port over the phone number from the other MVNO service?
Yeah, that should work. They're just making it clear that porting isn't a requirement to accept this deal.
Oct 26, 2026 11:01 PM
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mstoppsOct 26, 2026 11:01 PM
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Quote from discman017 View quoted comment :
Why not Google Voice? Then you can be a Mint "new customer" every year (with a new Mint number) and always keep your GV number. Less hassle, no? No annual porting.
I've been using Google voice for many years but several things are annoying and I have several accounts that won't take a GV number for two factor authentication. Any messages with videos are so low resolution I can't even see. Plus you can't share contacts which I use frequently for my work. I think I'm finally ready to start using a regular phone number. The last couple years I renewed at full price so I could keep my number but I might jump on this and deal with the hassle of switching numbers.
Oct 27, 2026 12:40 AM
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FuschiaArm804Oct 27, 2026 12:40 AM
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Anybody knows when the deal will end my plan with ultra mobile ends in January
Oct 27, 2026 12:45 AM
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FuschiaArm804Oct 27, 2026 12:45 AM
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Quote from chuq View quoted comment :
45 days
Yeah, that should work. They're just making it clear that porting isn't a requirement to accept this deal.
I'm in a similar situation my plan ends in January, but I need my own number eventually, r u going to port your number later from other mvno (is that possible) or just start using the other number only
Oct 27, 2026 1:59 AM
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NervousCarpenter706Oct 27, 2026 1:59 AM
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Quote from jessethomaskirkman View quoted comment :
I believe last year they ran this deal with the regular 10.... Then closer to BF you could get the pro for the same price. I got the pro last year with mint.
Any idea when it ended last year

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Oct 27, 2026 6:04 AM
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d0min0Oct 27, 2026 6:04 AM
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whats the return policy on this deal? thinking if we can buy now, see if any better offers for black friday, if no = keep. if yes = return.
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