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frontpagecarbonara posted Aug 4, 2026 9:59 PM

New Mint Mobile Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 (Locked) + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan

$580

$1,260

53% off
+ Free S&Hat Mint Mobile
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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Locked Smartphone (Black) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $580. Shipping is free.

Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the 5G / 4G LTE Plan.

Thanks to community member carbonara for sharing this deal.

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
Specs:
  • 6.3" 1080x2340 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Display
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) Selfie Camera
  • 4300 mAh Battery, 15W wireless charging
  • Android 16, One UI 8.5
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Port

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer matches a +155 Frontpage Deal from April.
  • 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).
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by carbonara
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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Locked Smartphone (Black) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $580. Shipping is free.

Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the 5G / 4G LTE Plan.

Thanks to community member carbonara for sharing this deal.

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
Specs:
  • 6.3" 1080x2340 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Display
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) Selfie Camera
  • 4300 mAh Battery, 15W wireless charging
  • Android 16, One UI 8.5
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Port

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer matches a +155 Frontpage Deal from April.
  • 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).
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Aug 4, 2026 11:48 PM
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SharpMint5829Aug 4, 2026 11:48 PM
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In for one. Unlocks after 60 days fyi
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Aug 5, 2026 4:46 AM
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stevedawg85Aug 5, 2026 4:46 AM
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Quote from SharpMint5829 :
In for one. Unlocks after 60 days fyi
Maybe you got the last one. 256g OOS. good deal, hopefully it comes back.
Aug 5, 2026 12:08 PM
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1453191819231991Aug 5, 2026 12:08 PM
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Wasnt this the price for months? since Spring
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Aug 5, 2026 12:49 PM
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DealsBFFAug 5, 2026 12:49 PM
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Quote from 1453191819231991 :
Wasnt this the price for months? since Spring
Yes since long.
Aug 6, 2026 2:36 PM
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4SKZ8Aug 6, 2026 2:36 PM
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All s26 are oos
Aug 8, 2026 4:47 AM
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Runner620Aug 8, 2026 4:47 AM
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Just ordered the black s26 256GB; all other 256GB colors show OOS. Cobalt violet shows available for 512GB.
Will be switching over from T-Mobile.
Last edited by Runner620 August 7, 2026 at 09:51 PM.
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Aug 8, 2026 10:17 AM
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hdawg118Aug 8, 2026 10:17 AM
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any thoughts on the + or ultra here? similarly discounted

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Aug 8, 2026 2:31 PM
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vvsmkAug 8, 2026 2:31 PM
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Can I unlock it after 60 days as the comment says above?? Any process some one can refer me to?? Thanks in advance
Aug 8, 2026 2:47 PM
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Busybee20Aug 8, 2026 2:47 PM
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Quote from vvsmk :
Can I unlock it after 60 days as the comment says above?? Any process some one can refer me to?? Thanks in advance
All phones we sell are locked, but they automatically unlock after 60 days of being activated on our network. You can check out the Device & Service Details section of each phone page to see this information. For more info on our unlocking policy, click here.

https://www.mintmobile.com/device.../12556325/

Scroll down to see the unlock policy
Aug 8, 2026 2:52 PM
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itsnotspamAug 8, 2026 2:52 PM
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Do I pull the trigger for 512 gig Ultra S26? Is 1000 as low as it goes currently? Or can Edu save some?
Aug 8, 2026 5:10 PM
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gandhravgandhravAug 8, 2026 5:10 PM
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Quote from itsnotspam :
Do I pull the trigger for 512 gig Ultra S26? Is 1000 as low as it goes currently? Or can Edu save some?
Where is the ultra on sale? Which site?
Aug 8, 2026 5:29 PM
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CyanVest817Aug 8, 2026 5:29 PM
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Quote from Busybee20 :
All phones we sell are locked, but they automatically unlock after 60 days of being activated on our network. You can check out the Device & Service Details section of each phone page to see this information. For more info on our unlocking policy, click here.

https://www.mintmobile.com/device.../12556325/

Scroll down to see the unlock policy
Any exceptions? I paid for 90 days. Need to travel over seas before the 60 is up. It should just unlock upon activation. So weird you have to buy 90 days but won't unlock for 60.
Aug 8, 2026 6:56 PM
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ScarletStraw881Aug 8, 2026 6:56 PM
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Quote from Runner620 :
Just ordered the black s26 256GB; all other 256GB colors show OOS. Cobalt violet shows available for 512GB.Will be switching over from T-Mobile.
Mint mobile uses T-Mobile towers
Aug 8, 2026 7:02 PM
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sah0724Aug 8, 2026 7:02 PM
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Quote from itsnotspam :
Do I pull the trigger for 512 gig Ultra S26? Is 1000 as low as it goes currently? Or can Edu save some?
Probably wait till black friday for the Ultra deals but the last time I heard about the Ultra it was 980 for the year with service.

BF will probably drop to 799 or something.

I got the Pixel deal for 329, Pixels are pretty good just making sure I'm ready to ditch apple for good.

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Aug 8, 2026 9:35 PM
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SociableKestrel993Aug 8, 2026 9:35 PM
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Quote from sah0724 :
Probably wait till black friday for the Ultra deals but the last time I heard about the Ultra it was 980 for the year with service.BF will probably drop to 799 or something.I got the Pixel deal for 329, Pixels are pretty good just making sure I'm ready to ditch apple for good.
Ditching apple is easy depending on how tech savy you are and how attach to their eco system you are.

Flagship Androids play well with almost everything (besides apple products)

Apple is better at getting social media companies to tailor to their phones. So if thats your primary use case I could see you having a difficult time.
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