Overview
- Pre-orders are live for the Galaxy S26 lineup with MSRPs of $899 for S26, $1,099 for S26+, and $1,299 for S26 Ultra, with general availability on March 11.
- Headline savings reach roughly $980 for most buyers via up to $900 instant trade-in, a $30 bonus credit, and a $50 PAYPAL50 code, rising to about $1,120 with eligible student discounts.
- Samsung USA is valuing Galaxy Note 20 Ultra trade-ins at $500 toward an S26 Ultra, a standout figure during the pre-order period.
- Amazon is bundling gift cards ($200 with S26 Ultra; $100 with S26/S26+), and a free 512GB storage upgrade is offered during pre-orders.
- The S26 Ultra debuts Samsung’s first built-in phone Privacy Display and faster charging at 60W wired/25W wireless; processor choices vary by market between Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600 as carriers also tout multi‑year bill credits.