A bunch of Android phones are free at Metro by T-Mobile right now — but which device is right for you?

A sunflower painting wallpaper on a TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro — (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)

T-Mobile may get all of the attention when it comes to Android phone deals, but if you're looking for an affordable wireless solution with no hidden fees or confusing contract, the subsidiary Metro by T-Mobile might be the carrier for you.

Owned and operated by its namesake, Metro by T-Mobile offers plans that start as little as $40 per month for a single line, and you might even get a free phone when you select the right membership tier. But which plan is right for you and are the free devices worth it? Let's break it down.

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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro 128GB: $199.99 FREE with eligible line at Metro by T-Mobile

Join Metro by T-Mobile with a new number (or bring your own) and you'll get the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro for free when you add a line with a $50/month plan or higher.

You can also sign up for Metro's $40/month Period. plan and get the phone for $29.99. Sales tax will apply, but you'll get free shipping and the ability to duplicate the deal up to four times when you add four lines.

👀 About the phone: the TCL NXTPAPER 70 is an innovative budget phone with an eye-friendly, paper-like display, solid performance from a MediaTek chip, and a long-lasting 5,200mAh battery.

💲 This is the phone you should choose if: you worry about eyestrain when using your phone; you want a device with a generous display, great battery life, and expandable storage support.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 128GB: $229.99 FREE with eligible line at Metro by T-Mobile

Add a line with any unlimited plan (even the entry-level $40/month tier) and Metro by T-Mobile will give you the Galaxy A17 5G for completely free.

Bringing the whole family? You can add up to four lines and get up to four phones for free with this deal, just plan to cover any applicable sales tax.

👀 About the phone: Although it's not going to win any awards for innovation, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a solid budget phone with a few surprises under the hood. You get a 90Hz display straight out of the box, plus a seven-year software promise, 5,000mAh battery, and even a headphone jack.

💲 This is the phone you should choose if: you like Samsung phones; you want a device with years of software support, a headphone jack, or expandable storage using microSD.

Moto G (2026) 128GB: $189.99 FREE with eligible line at Metro by T-Mobile

Similar to the Galaxy A17 offer detailed above, you can get the new Moto G (2026) for free when you add a line with any unlimited plan at Metro by T-Mobile (starting at the $40 Period. plan). Up to four free phones are up for grabs when you add the qualified lines.

👀 About the phone: the Moto G (2026) sports a 6.7-inch 120Hz display with expandable storage, Android 16, and some upgraded camera tech. The phone also features that vegan leather finish found on most of the best Motorola phones.

💲 This is the phone you should choose if: you want a budget phone with great cameras, fast charging, and a headphone jack; you like the grippy feeling of Motorola's vegan leather finish.

What does a Metro by T-Mobile plan come with?

All three mainline Metro by T-Mobile plans come with unlimited talk, text, and data on T-Mobile's vast network, plus you get a five-year price guarantee and access to exclusive discounts and offers on T-Mobile Tuesdays.

Go with Metro's $50/month or $60/month plan and you'll get all of the above, in addition to mobile hotspot data, a Google One membership, and included upgrades on phones. The premium $60/month even comes with unlimited premium data and international benefits.

Bringing multiple users to Metro by T-Mobile? All three plans get cheaper the more lines you add, dropping to as little as $25/month per line when you add four lines.

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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.