If you’re hoping to cut your cell phone bill by switching providers and maybe get a new device as a carrot, check out Mint Mobile right now. The popular budget carrier is offering a limited-time $500 discount on several new Android phones, including the Google Pixel 11 series and Samsung S26 series. To get the deal, you will need to sign up for a 12-month unlimited plan for $180, which breaks down to $15 a month (Mint requires full payment upfront, plus taxes and fees). Another catch? You have to be a new customer. Phones are only getting more expensive, so discounts like this are worth exploring.
Unfortunately, the list of phones is limited and doesn’t include Apple’s iPhones. On the bright side, the phones aren’t low-quality; in fact, many are on our recommended lists. The unlimited plan also throttles down speeds after 50 GB per month, but includes 20 GB for hotspot connections. Mint will offer an additional credit of $400 or more when you trade in an eligible unlocked phone (iPhone 16 or higher, Galaxy S25 or higher, Z Flip7 or Fold7 or higher, or Pixel 10 or higher).
Mint rarely offers deals or coupons because its plans are priced lower than traditional carriers, and you would have to pay full price for a new phone; while you’ll still have to shell out to cover the balance for the device, it is still more economical than the phone deals offered by the big carriers.
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Save Up to $500 on These Top Phones
Samsung fans will love that the flagship Galaxy S26 series (WIRED’s recommendation for the best flagship Android phones) is on Mint’s discounted phones list, as is the Z Fold8, the best folding phone. Mint is offering the S26 for $500 (regularly $1,000), S26+ for $700 (regularly $1,200), and S26 Ultra for $900 (regularly $1,400). A sub-$1,000 price for the Ultra flagship is a great deal, even when you add the one year of unlimited service for $180.
The Ultra is chock-full of features, including a built-in privacy screen that sounds gimmicky, but is surprisingly effective. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the S26-series phones are powerful devices. Samsung continues to improve on the camera systems, making them some of the best in the industry. We just wish Samsung would support the Qi2 magnetic system natively for wireless charging (they are Qi2-ready when you use a compatible case).
If you’ve been eyeing a foldable phone, Mint has the Z Fold8 for $1,700. This isn’t a big discount from the $1,900 regular price, but foldables aren’t cheap in general. On the Android side, this is our favorite foldable model, and it’s lightweight despite its large unfolded screen. It also offers great performance and battery life, but one downside is that it lacks a telephoto lens.
Motorola has its share of fans. If you’re one of them, Mint is discounting the Razr (our pick for the best cheap folding phone) and Moto G Play (an honorable mention in our best Motorola phones guide).
Mint is offering the Razr for $520, a savings of $180. Now, that’s not a deep cut, but it is one of the more affordable foldable phones to begin with; this deal makes it even more so. Despite the budget price, we found it capable, even if the performance and battery life aren’t as strong as the Razr Ultra’s.
If you don’t care about brand or performance and just want the best phone you can buy at the lowest price, check out the Moto G Play. Mint has it for $80 (normally $250). While it isn’t one of our top picks, it’s a capable phone for casual users. And at this price, it’s worth considering.
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