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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.

  • Mint's unlock policy for the Pixel eSIM starts a 60-day countdown after activation.

  • Mint unlock timing can enable eSIM transfer to another device after the unlock window begins.

  • A Pixel 10 purchased through a Mint Mobile deal can have its bootloader unlocked after carrier unlocking.

  • Some buyers report the Pixel arrived unlocked and could transfer an eSIM from a previous provider immediately.

  • The phone may be locked to Mint for 60 days, which can affect plans for selling the device or switching carriers quickly.

  • Recovery fees and taxes can raise the total cost and make the deal less attractive depending on location.

  • International roaming performance with Mint can be poor compared with alternatives like US Mobile.

  • Pixel 11 support for GrapheneOS is not available and may remain unavailable, limiting customization or security options.

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Oct 28, 2026 10:36 AM
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Oct 29, 2026 12:55 AM
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suffi2Oct 29, 2026 12:55 AM
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No good int. roaming with MINT. USMobile is better
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Oct 29, 2026 8:38 AM
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steelspyOct 29, 2026 8:38 AM
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Was thinking "Should I wait for BF?" I did not. Bird in the hand. The 60 day unlocks right around Christmas. Gift for my visiting student. This was ideal. Arrived yesterday. Very nice.
Oct 29, 2026 11:34 AM
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hindolamOct 29, 2026 11:34 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?
I agree with you. I got the Pixel 10 Pro XL 512GB last year + One year of Mint Mobile at $15 per month at a similar deal. I had bought Pixel 10 prior to this direct from Google. That was higher even after some google discount. I was able to sell that through Swappa at more or less the price I bought.

Comparing the price with last year is like apples and oranges. The overall prices of all phones has gone up. To me it's not worth an upgrade but for someone new, definitely yes. Of course there might be some better deal slightly later. But not by a lot. FYI last year the original deal from Mint was the best from Mint; the phones were all sold out after some time; there were similar deals from other carriers but there was no further deal after that from Mint. But this year, I think there might be a better deal as there's going to be lots of phones left unsold.

Just a note that I was able to unlock it by talking to them soon after getting it. I needed to activate a foreign eSIM for travel.

The one year with Mint is due some month. I am going with Tello or US mobile as I do not need more than 3GB per month.
Last edited by hindolam October 29, 2026 at 05:38 AM.
Oct 29, 2026 2:33 PM
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signetvOct 29, 2026 2:33 PM
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Quote from Action101 View quoted comment :
does the phone unlocked after certain months/days ?
Automatic unlock after 60 days of service
Oct 29, 2026 7:17 PM
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Shadow RiderOct 29, 2026 7:17 PM
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Quote from suffi2 View quoted comment :
No good int. roaming with MINT. USMobile is better
doesn't it have unlimited roaming in canada? I guess internationally you might want more
Oct 29, 2026 9:48 PM
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Oct 30, 2026 12:55 AM
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phillip9Oct 30, 2026 12:55 AM
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Quote from Comcastrated View quoted comment :
Last Black Friday Mint had the Pixel 10 Pro with a year of service for $500 if I remember correctly.
a LOT has changed in a year.
Oct 30, 2026 1:02 AM
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phillip9Oct 30, 2026 1:02 AM
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Last edited by phillip9 October 29, 2026 at 07:06 PM.
Oct 30, 2026 1:08 AM
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phillip9Oct 30, 2026 1:08 AM
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can I buy this now and wait to activate it for up to 45 days, or is that only the SIM?

does that also mean I have 45 days to return the phone or only 45 days to return the sim ?

this was the answer I received the the mint Ai assistant

If you buy a phone from Mint Mobile and don't activate it, you have up to 45 days from your purchase date to activate it or start a return. If you do activate, you have 7 days from activation for a return.
For full details, check the Mint Mobile Return Policy. Would you like help with anything else about buying a phone?





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this is what I got from google search
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You have 45 days from the date of purchase or from when you receive your SIM card/eSIM to activate your Mint Mobile plan. [1, 2]
Key Details:
  • Timeline: You must activate your service within 45 days of buying or receiving your SIM/eSIM. [1, 2]
  • Service Start Date: Your actual service period starts the moment you complete the activation process, not the day you bought it. [1]
  • Refund Policy: The 45-day refund window also runs from the date of purchase. Unactivated SIM kits may automatically become inactive after 3 months. [1]
  • Need more time? If you are locked into a contract with a previous provider and need extra time, you can contact the Mint Mobile Care Team at 800-683-7392. [1]
Last edited by phillip9 October 29, 2026 at 07:10 PM.
Oct 30, 2026 9:44 AM
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austoffersonOct 30, 2026 9:44 AM
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Quote from RebelAlliance View quoted comment :
Hasn't it been closer to 480 in the past and the XL? Ya, I know, inflation is insane rn.
Last year was indeed around $480 (pre-tax) for the 10 Pro with a year of service, and I got the 10 Pro XL for like $550 (pre-tax). My 1 year of service is up in under 3 weeks, so I apparently got that deal in the middle of November last year.
Oct 30, 2026 12:14 PM
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matrixguyOct 30, 2026 12:14 PM
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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)
Can you use the same/old email account when you come back or do you have to create a new email account to be eligible for new phone offers? Thanks.
Oct 30, 2026 12:48 PM
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ZescionOct 30, 2026 12:48 PM
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Quote from matrixguy View quoted comment :
Can you use the same/old email account when you come back or do you have to create a new email account to be eligible for new phone offers? Thanks.
Yes, I reuse the same email and phone number when rejoining. They probably have a threshold: new customer is a customer that left the service from xx days, but I don't know what xx is.
Oct 30, 2026 1:27 PM
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pingpingpangOct 30, 2026 1:27 PM
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I need a phone + plan, what's the issue for using the plan a year after? Downgrade to 6 gb , the same $15 a month

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Oct 30, 2026 6:58 PM
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mickey1987Oct 30, 2026 6:58 PM
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Never have anything good for existing customers.

A couple of years ago they let existing customers buy the Pixel 9 for $399

I guess those days are over

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