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.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Motorola
Moto G Play 5G 2026
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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