Just a few days before Unpacked, T-Mobile wants to give you the Galaxy S26's biggest competition for FREE (no trade-in required)

The official Google Pixelsnap Qi2 wireless charger and dock for the Google Pixel 10 series — (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)

We're likely just a few days away from the unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series, but if you don't want to wait (or you're simply over the hype), T-Mobile just quietly dropped a Google Pixel 10 Pro deal that's sure to make Samsung look bad.

Head to the carrier's site and add a line with the Better Value, Experience More, or Experience Beyond plan and you'll get enough promo credits over 24 months to make the Pixel 10 Pro totally free. This Google phone is destined to be one of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest rivals, so why wait for Unpacked?

Would you rather wait for the S26? You can already claim up to $900 off by signing up for the Galaxy Reserve program

We obviously haven't been able to test the upcoming Samsung phones ourselves, but we've studied enough of the leaks and rumors to have a pretty good idea of what to expect when it comes to the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Google Pixel 10 Pro.

Simply put, it's clear that the Pixel 10 Pro is going to be the Galaxy S26 Ultra's main competition in the world of Android phones. The phone boasts the powerful Tensor G5 chipset with 16GB of RAM straight out of the box, plus you get onboard AI processing and seven years of OS and security upgrades guaranteed. The Pixel 10 series also introduced Qi2 magnetic charging capabilities with support for MagSafe accessories, which is just a nice bonus if you're switching away from Apple for the first time.

As with past Google phones, the camera technology is where the Pixel 10 Pro really shines, coming complete with a 50MP primary lens and useful features like Pro Res Zoom and Auto Best Take.

Exposure settings in the Pixel 10 Pro camera app viewfinder — (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia)

Of course, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't going to be a bad phone by any means. It's very likely that the Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC will perform better than the Pixel's Tensor G5 in most benchmark testing, plus you can expect a lighter build with S Pen stylus support. It's easily going to be one of the best premium phones released in 2026, and it'll come with a premium price tag to match.

The question is whether or not these nitty-gritty spec details matter to you. My point is this: if you want an incredible Android phone with great cameras and a sophisticated design, you don't necessarily need to wait for Samsung's S26 preorder deals to find what you need; the Google Pixel deal of your dreams could be right in front of you.

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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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