Forget Amazon, this Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra deal comes with $720 of potential savings
Why settle for Amazon's deal when Samsung is offering straight savings and bundle discounts?
The 2026 Big Spring Sale has arrived, but I have to admit: Amazon's deals on the Galaxy S26 series have been pretty disappointing so far. Sure, gift cards are nice, but I think we'd all prefer an actual discount, right? Fortunately, Samsung has your back with some epic Galaxy S26 deals of its own, offering up to $720 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra when you trade in an old or broken phone.
Don't have anything to trade in? You can skip that part of the transaction altogether and still score a $150 credit. As if those discounts weren't enough, Samsung is also throwing in some free trials to Adobe Lightroom and SiriusXM streaming alongside additional savings when you bundle with other Galaxy products. Compare that to Amazon's offer and it's clear who the winner is.
Note from the Editor: it appears that some readers are unable to access the free storage upgrade previously mentioned as part of this deal, and I've been unable to replicate the promotion using the Shop Samsung app. At this time, I'm removing any reference to the storage upgrade in this article until I can get to the bottom of it.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB: $1,499.99 From $579.99 with trade-in | $1,149.99 without at Samsung
Amazon, who?! Buy the new Galaxy S26 Ultra directly from Samsung and you'll get up to $720 off when you trade in an old or broken phone.
Skip the trade-in process altogether and you'll still be eligible for a $150 Samsung credit to go towards accessories and the like. Buying the phone from Samsung also gives you access to the exclusive Silver Shadow and Pink Gold color variants.
If you can afford it, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is probably going to offer the best Android experience of 2026. The premium flagship is driven by one of the best chipsets on the market, the incomparable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, plus you get 12GB of RAM, One UI 8.5 out of the box, and seven years of OS and security upgrades guaranteed.
Just like past generations of the phone, the S26 Ultra's screen is large and bright, with a built-in S Pen stylus and the new Privacy Display feature. The flagship also boasts some upgraded charging speeds and all of the latest Galaxy AI-boosted software tricks.
Again, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest problem is its price, and I certainly wouldn't recommend buying the phone unless you can get a good deal first. Trade-in offers aren't for everyone, and it's always worth checking with your wireless carrier to see if they're running some kind of promotion on the device. But if you have a relatively new device lying around, this new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra deal might be a smart move.
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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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