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Cellular providers offering free smartphones to entice people to switch to their service isn\u2019t a new phenomenon by any means. But how often do you see a new-customer offer that includes an elite-level smartphone that\u2019s only been on the market for mere weeks? That\u2019s what Mint Mobile has waiting for new customers who sign up for a 12-month Unlimited plan through July 8 \u2014 $500 off any model from the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone family, plus up to $400 more in savings with an eligible trade-in.<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s Galaxy S26 lineup landed less than two months ago as one of the more compelling flagship launches in recent memory: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a refined 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on the base model, a triple-camera system anchored by a 50MP main sensor, seven years of guaranteed OS updates, and Galaxy AI baked in at every level of the experience. It starts at $900 \u2014 which, for a phone this capable, is fair. But Mint Mobile has a way to bring that number down to effectively nothing, and it\u2019s worth understanding how.<\/p>\n
See Galaxy S26 at Mint Mobile<\/p>\n
New Mint Mobile customers can save $500 instantly on the entire Galaxy S26 lineup \u2014 S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra \u2014 when they sign up for a 12-month Unlimited plan. Add an eligible trade-in on top of that \u2014 an iPhone 15 or higher, Galaxy S24 or higher, Galaxy ZFlip or ZFold 6 or higher, or a Google Pixel 9 or higher \u2014 and you\u2019re looking at up to another $400 off. Stack these deals, and the Galaxy S26 lands at or near zero before you factor in the plan itself, and that only comes out to $15 per month for unlimited 5G talk and data on the T-Mobile network.<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s rare if not completely unprecedented for a smartphone this new and at this sort of discount to be offered with a heavily discounted cellular plan. But there\u2019s no denying that the Galaxy S26 is a legitimately great phone. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor is fast in ways that are immediately noticeable \u2014 apps open without hesitation, multitasking doesn\u2019t stutter, and gaming performance has headroom most users will never fully push. The 6.3-inch AMOLED display runs at 120Hz with up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness, which makes it readable in direct sunlight without hunting for shade. The camera system \u2014 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto \u2014 is augmented by Samsung\u2019s Galaxy AI improvements to photo processing and the new Nightography Video mode close the gap in low-light conditions where phone cameras usually struggle.<\/p>\n The seven years of OS and security updates is the detail that tends to get glossed over in phone launches, but knowing the Galaxy S26 has guaranteed software support into 2033 is yet another green light for this offer \u2014 you\u2019re not buying a phone that quietly transforms into a paperweight in 36 months.<\/p>\n Mint Mobile is also offering new customers $150 off the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G<\/strong> through July 8, with up to an additional $400 back via eligible trade-in \u2014 making the A37 a strong option for anyone who wants a capable 5G Android without flagship pricing. That\u2019s another stackable offer that potentially brings you a brand-new Samsung smartphone for free, just for signing up and prepaying for 12 months of Mint Mobile\u2019s Unlimited plan, which works out to a rock-solid $15 per month.<\/p>\n Whether you opt for the Galaxy S26 or the A37, depending on your trade-in credit, you can potentially make a single payment of $180 to cover an entire year of Mint Mobile\u2019s Unlimited plan\u00a0and<\/em> the cost of a new Samsung smartphone. No monthly installments on a new device \u2014 no payments of any kind, actually \u2014 for a solid year. And as great as the free smartphone is, the real headliner is the service. Mint Mobile\u2019s Unlimited plan runs on T-Mobile\u2019s 5G network, which covers roughly 98% of Americans. There are no annual price hike negotiations, no introductory rates that quietly expire, and no hidden equipment fees.<\/p>\n See Galaxy A37 at Mint Mobile<\/p>\n Mint Mobile\u2019s ultra-fast 5G service and superior coverage area has branched out from cellular service to home internet. As a third great offer for new customers, Mint Mobile is giving you the option to bundle a year of MINTernet 5G home internet<\/strong> with a year of Unlimited mobile for just $45 per month. That\u2019s $300 off the regular price, and it includes a 5-year price lock \u2014 another offer that\u2019s virtually unheard of in the dog-eat-dog world of cellular providers. Kick in another $15 per month and you can add a second line of wireless on the Unlimited plan. These are prepaid-upfront deals, but you also can finance them through Affirm. Don\u2019t sleep on the opportunity to merge your wireless and home internet bills into one payment that\u2019s probably lower than your current wireless bill by itself.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the occasion for these superlative Mint Mobile new customer deals? There isn\u2019t one \u2014 just Mint Mobile\u2019s commitment to providing affordable, premium wireless service and fast, reliable coverage at great prices, backed by an award-winning care team. Mint Mobile keeps its prices so low in part because there are no brick-and-mortar store locations to drive up overhead costs \u2014 signing up to switch, ordering new devices, and any customer service needs are all handled quickly and easily online or over the phone.<\/p>\n See MINTernet at Mint Mobile<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMore Ways to Switch to Mint<\/h2>\n
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