Is this Pixel 10 → Pixel 11 upgrade deal actually worth it? $149 Pixel 10 + $500 trade-in + $250 preorder bonus
I just bought the Pixel 10 Obsidian (128 GB) from Mint Mobile for $149 a few days ago, and I’m now seeing this Pixel 11 preorder promotion on the Google Store.
On paper, this seems like a really good upgrade opportunity. Since I only paid $149 for the Pixel 10, getting $500 in trade-in value + $250 preorder credit + $100 in Google Store credit could make the Pixel 11 a pretty significant upgrade for relatively little money. My main hesitation is whether I’d actually qualify for the trade-in and whether the savings are worth the hassle of switching phones again.
My phone is still in basically perfect condition with a case and screen protector. If I can get the full $500 trade-in value, would this make the Pixel 11 a “super worth it” upgrade?
I also have a couple of questions:
- Will Google accept my Mint Mobile Pixel 10 for trade-in if it is currently carrier-locked? It should automatically unlock after 60 days of usage on Mint, and I currently have about 35 days left until it unlocks.
- If the phone needs to be unlocked first, would it be better to wait until then?
- Even if the deal is as good as it looks, is it worth going through the process of backing everything up, resetting the phone, shipping the trade-in, and setting up another phone again so soon?
Basically, I’m trying to figure out whether this is actually an unusually good deal or if the hassle/eligibility requirements make it less worthwhile.
