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Mint Mobile Deal Cuts Galaxy S26 Cost to $680 With a Year of Unlimited Data

The MVNO’s limited-time bundle offsets Samsung’s higher list price by combining an instant device discount with a reduced annual plan.

Overview

  • For a short window, Mint Mobile is selling the Galaxy S26 with a full year of unlimited data for $680, with no trade-in required.
  • Mint’s offer reflects a $400 instant discount on any S26 model plus 50% off its 12‑month Unlimited plan, dropping the plan to $180 upfront.
  • Customers can optionally trade in at Mint for up to an extra $200 in savings, while Samsung is advertising up to $380 in instant trade-in credit on S26 purchases.
  • The S26 comes in 256GB for $899.99 and 512GB for $1,099.99, a $200 step-up aimed at heavy users who shoot 4K/8K video, RAW photos or install large games.
  • Recent reviews highlight upgrades including the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a brighter 6.3‑inch AMOLED, camera horizon lock, and new AI tools such as Gemini task automation and Agentic features.