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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.

Original Post

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.

Common Questions (5)

  • The phone unlocks after 60 days of service or 60 days after eSIM activation. Once that period passes, it can be used on other carriers, and the unlock can be requested without extra cost.

  • Yes. After the 60-day unlock period, the phone can be used anywhere, and the eSIM can be transferred to another device or carrier. One report also says the phone arrived unlocked out of the box and could transfer an eSIM immediately.

  • Yes, if Mint treats you as a new customer again after a service lapse. A reported workaround is to let service lapse, use a different browser, email, and credit card, and avoid porting your old number.

  • Recovery fees and taxes can raise the total cost, and the final price can vary by state. One buyer said the deal came to about $627 after taxes and fees.

  • Yes, a Pixel bought through Mint can reportedly have its bootloader unlocked once the phone is carrier-unlocked. That matters for users who want custom ROMs or other advanced modifications.

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Oct 31, 2026 10:22 PM
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jms209Oct 31, 2026 10:22 PM
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Need a phone soon, since my 7a battery is dying. Was thinking about S26, but don't game on my phone enough to justify $100 over pixel 11.
Nov 1, 2026 3:10 AM
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Joined Feb 2021
CoolHome473Nov 1, 2026 3:10 AM
3 Comments
I received the phone; it seems like it is unlocked out of the box as it was able to transfer the eSIM from my previous provider.
Nov 1, 2026 10:32 PM
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Joined Aug 2019
MemorableMeerkat779Nov 1, 2026 10:32 PM
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Quote from Lionell View quoted comment :
This is a good deal. The question everyone isn't asking is how long do you have to stay with Mint to have the phone unlocked? This is a no go if it is locked to Mint Mobile or you have to stay for an additional year to get it unlocked
After 60 days you can have it unlocked. Did this with my existing pixel which I purchased via mint a couple black Friday's ago. No cost just a call and it was done right then.
Nov 2, 2026 7:27 PM
286 Comments
Joined Dec 2007
eskimojoNov 2, 2026 7:27 PM
286 Comments
Trying to decide between this deal and a Nothing phone 4a on Amazon used for about $430 or so.
My main requirement is 12GB RAM, an above average CPU, and 6.7" (or larger) screen.
Nov 3, 2026 8:33 PM
419 Comments
Joined Dec 2015
chuqNov 3, 2026 8:33 PM
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Quote from eskimojo View quoted comment :
Trying to decide between this deal and a Nothing phone 4a on Amazon used for about $430 or so.
My main requirement is 12GB RAM, an above average CPU, and 6.7" (or larger) screen.
Camera and updates favor the Pixel although I can appreciate Nothing 4a's (attempts at) innovation
Nov 3, 2026 9:38 PM
206 Comments
Joined Mar 2014
espesyalNov 3, 2026 9:38 PM
206 Comments
Quote from MemorableMeerkat779 View quoted comment :
After 60 days you can have it unlocked. Did this with my existing pixel which I purchased via mint a couple black Friday's ago. No cost just a call and it was done right then.
Doesnt this deal include a 12 month unlimited plan? So if tou have the 12 month, why can't they just unlock right away since it only requires 2 months to be on mint and you have the 12 month plan anyway
Nov 4, 2026 3:15 AM
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Joined Nov 2018
kayD1295Nov 4, 2026 3:15 AM
90 Comments
Would I be able to buy this and use the Pixel as my main phone and add my Verizon Simplicty eSIM to this phone since I run two services, or will the locked status interfere with that?

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Nov 5, 2026 3:36 PM
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Joined May 2020
suffi2Nov 5, 2026 3:36 PM
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Quote from Shadow Rider View quoted comment :

doesn't it have unlimited roaming in canada? I guess internationally you might want more
Europe, notz CA
Nov 6, 2026 3:52 AM
153 Comments
Joined Nov 2016
riceowlsNov 6, 2026 3:52 AM
153 Comments
Can existing customer do something to get that deal. My wife is on 3*15 months plan that is about to expire. Will switching somewhere for couple of days suffice? Any suggestions?
Nov 7, 2026 9:01 PM
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Joined Feb 2020
BlueFang3592Nov 7, 2026 9:01 PM
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I decided to bite. I have a metro s25fe to trade that will give me $400 back. Shouldn't matter that the s25fe is not unlocked yet? I can wait closer to my us mobile expiration in December to activate this line?
Nov 8, 2026 2:50 AM
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Joined Jul 2005
Legolas1717Nov 8, 2026 2:50 AM
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Quote from BlueFang3592 View quoted comment :
I decided to bite. I have a metro s25fe to trade that will give me $400 back. Shouldn't matter that the s25fe is not unlocked yet? I can wait closer to my us mobile expiration in December to activate this line?
The terms explicitly state it has to be unlocked.
Nov 10, 2026 6:49 PM
489 Comments
Joined Sep 2006
topperdudeNov 10, 2026 6:49 PM
489 Comments
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.
Thanks to the responses to all my previous questions, we ended up buying the Pixel 11 with the $15/mo for 12 months promo for my child. The phone was delivered Oct 30 but we will wait to activate around Thanksgiving as we still have Google Fi service till then. In short, the Pixel 11 is sitting unpacked in the FedEx package it was delivered.

We are now interested in purchasing the same deal for my spouse as their Work apps stopped working few weeks back due to not meeting minimum Android version requirements. We are also looking to port out our landline phone from Spectrum.
Questions:
1. Can we purchase one more phone with the same promo and have both the phones on the same mint mobile account? The website indicates Limit 4 but not sure if both devices need to be purchased in the same order OR can they purchased in separate orders and make use of the promotional pricing while being registered with the same email address / same mint mobile account?

2. Can we port the Spectrum landline phone number to this phone during activation? I am assuming yes?

3. Once we activate the phone and service with the Spectrum landline number, can we transfer my spouse's T-mobile number to this device as a second number right away OR do we need to wait for the phone to be unlocked? My brother's Pixel 10 (purchased unlocked from Google) allows having multiple eSim numbers active at the same time - so would this device need to be unlocked before adding my spouse's cell phone number to this device (in addition to the ported in Spectrum landline number) OR would we need to wait for 60 days and add my spouse's cell phone number to this device after it has been unlocked?

Thank you in advance to anyone that can provide additional feedback / input,
-Topper
Last edited by topperdude November 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM.
Nov 11, 2026 10:58 AM
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Joined Aug 2014
hdawg118Nov 11, 2026 10:58 AM
71 Comments
Quote from Zescion View quoted comment :
This is a Troy Horse: you. buy the deal for the phone and then stick to the service because is very good for the money. Seriously, don't do it! (I have been using Mint from 2017,occasionally hopping out to profit of phone deals and quickly coming back as soon as I could)
are you being sarcastic? Switiching always is a pain but if the service is comparable to current tmo then the phone deal is just sweetening the pot as half the price of tmo is already a win.
Nov 11, 2026 2:23 PM
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ZescionNov 11, 2026 2:23 PM
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Quote from hdawg118 View quoted comment :
are you being sarcastic? Switiching always is a pain but if the service is comparable to current tmo then the phone deal is just sweetening the pot as half the price of tmo is already a win.
Yes, I was sarcastic: I find the service very good. I personally don't find switching service too hard and have done it several times

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Nov 12, 2026 3:50 AM
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ulfberhtNov 12, 2026 3:50 AM
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Do you guy think there will be offers on the 11 pro or pro XLs closer to Thanksgiving? I checked last year's offers on 10 pro and 10 pro XL and seems like there were decent offers

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