Mint Mobile cuts device and data costs in limited-time promotion on flagship foldables

Mint Mobile has launched limited-time promotional offers that bundle hardware discounts with cellular service on premium devices. Shoppers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for $1,700, representing a $200 discount, alongside a discounted unlimited data rate of $15/month for a full year as part of a Black Friday sale. WIRED notes that the carrier is also providing discounts of up to $500 off select new phones from Samsung and Google. [1][2]

Taking advantage of the offers comes with specific commitments and upfront payment terms. According to Tom's Guide, securing the $15/month unlimited data rate alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 requires an upfront payment of $180 to cover the full 12 months of service. WIRED adds that the broader $500 discount promotion on select devices requires buyers to be new customers who commit to 12 months on an unlimited plan. [1][2]

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 5.5-inch outer screen alongside a 7.6-inch foldable inner display built with Flex Titanium display technology. Weighing 7.09 ounces and measuring 0.17 inches thick when unfolded, the handset runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, paired with dual 48MP rear cameras, two 10MP front-facing cameras, and up to 16GB of RAM on the 1TB edition. [1]