Metro by T-Mobile is ditching its smartphone stock — grab a FREE Samsung Galaxy A16 before the New Year!
The holiday deals on Android phones are in full swing.
Samsung Galaxy deals are a dime-a-dozen this time of year, but leave it to T-Mobile to skip the discounts and give out its smartphones for completely free. Bring an existing number or new number to Metro by T-Mobile with the $40/month Period plan and that's exactly what will happen, as the prepaid carrier will hook you up with a free Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. No trade-in required!
The Galaxy A16 5G is a budget Android phone that comes with a few premium specs that you might not expect, such as an AMOLED display, a microSD slot, and a large 5,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 128GB: $229.99 FREE with eligible data plan at Metro by T-Mobile
Head to Metro by T-Mobile and add a line with the $40/month Period. plan and you'll get the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G for completely free. The only catch is that you'll need to bring an existing or new number and sign up through Metro's website to receive the deal.
Like the rest of Samsung's A series smartphones, the Galaxy A16 is all about bringing the Samsung experience to a wider audience by offering flagship-level specs at a much lower cost.
Usually retailing for around $229.99, the Galaxy A16 5G boasts a sleek, lightweight design with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, IP54 water and dust resistance, and a versatile triple-camera lens system. The generous 5,000mAh battery is sure to last multiple days on a single charge, and the six-year software promise ensures that your phone will get OS upgrades for many years to come. The phone even comes with a microSD card slot for expandable storage!
Although it's not necessarily the best unlimited plan we've ever used, the $40/month Period. plan from Metro by T-Mobile is no slouch either, offering users unlimited talk, text, and data (capped at 35GB before speeds slow) on T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network. Other perks include a 5-year price guarantee, Scam Shield protection, and access to T-Mobile Tuesdays, which gives you weekly deals on food, gas, and more via the Metro app.
Holiday shopping 2025 - quick links
- Best Buy: up to 50% off Chromebooks, Android phones, and more
- Amazon: discounts on headphones, smart home tech
- Walmart: price drops on ASUS laptops, locked phones
- Samsung: new Galaxy XR headset, trade-in opportunities
- Verizon: free phones with new line, trade-in
- T-Mobile: free Galaxy phones, $300 back w/ 5G Home Internet
- Mint Mobile: 50% off Pixel 10, BOGO Unlimited plans
- AT&T: get a free Z Flip 7 with trade-in, new line
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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.
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