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Samsung introduced the Galaxy S26 series (review) on February 25, immediately followed by the commencement of pre-orders. In the U.S., you can already add these Samsung devices, unlocked or with carrier, to your cart at Samsung and major retailers before they officially hit shelves on March 11.
Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra Pricing
Pricing for this year’s lineup is a bit of a mixed bag. The standard Galaxy S26 starts higher at $899, though it now features 256GB as the base storage. The 512GB variant is priced at $1,099. The Galaxy S26+ sees an increase for both configurations: $1,099 for the 256GB model and $1,199 for the 512GB version.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra retains the previous base price of $1,299 for the 256GB model, but both the 512GB and 1TB variants have seen price hikes to $1,499 and $1,799, respectively.
| Model | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 | $899 | $1,099 | — |
| Galaxy S26+ | $1,099 | $1,299 | — |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | $1,299 | $1,499 | $1,799 |
Pre-order the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+
Thankfully, several generous discounts are available to lower the barrier to entry for these new flagships.
Amazon
On Amazon, you can save up to $300 through a combination of instant discounts and gift card bundles for an unlocked Galaxy S26. While the 256GB model comes with a $100 Amazon Gift Card, upgrading to the 512GB model effectively nets you the higher storage for the price of the base model plus the gift card.
The same reduction applies to the Galaxy S26+, meaning you can pick up the 512GB model for the same price as the lower storage option, plus a $100 Amazon Gift Card to spend on accessories.
Best Buy
Best Buy is offering similar instant savings through storage upgrades, saving you $200. If you choose to activate the device with Verizon or AT&T, you can save an additional $100 for a total of $300 in savings. They are also offering up to $500 in trade-in credits, which could bring the price of a Galaxy S26 or S26+ down to just a few hundred dollars.
Samsung
While Samsung’s offers for the base models aren’t quite as aggressive as their Ultra deals, this is the best place to use any voucher codes or store credits earned during the Galaxy Unpacked event. You also get access to exclusive colorways and the option to bundle the S26 with a discounted Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds. Trade-in credits at Samsung reach up to $700 depending on your model, and they offer a $150 store credit even if you don’t have a device to trade.
Pre-order the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra receives the most substantial deals, which are essential for off seting its premium price tag.
Amazon
Amazon provides an instant storage upgrade to 512GB for $1,299, but the included gift card is increased to $200, bringing the total value of the savings to $400. Note that the retailer does not carry the 1TB option.
Best Buy
The blue store offers up to $300 in savings on the S26 Ultra through storage upgrades and carrier activation. The real draw here is the trade-in ceiling, which reaches as high as $900 depending on the condition and model of your current device.
Samsung
Samsung is the recommended destination if you want exclusive colors or have Unpacked vouchers. They offer the highest trade-in values in the industry—up to $900 for older devices. Even without a trade-in, you can still secure $150 in Samsung store credits and heavily discounted bundles with the latest earbuds and watches.
What are your plans? Are you pre-ordering the Galaxy S26 to take advantage of these savings? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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