The Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to be revealed next month, but if you don't want to wait, Verizon just launched a deal on the S25 Ultra that might get you to skip the new generation altogether.
Add a line with an eligible data plan and the Big Three carrier will knock $1,120 off the price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, dropping the premium device down to just $4.99 per month for 36 months. Both the Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Ultimate plans will earn you the max amount of credit, and no trade-in is required to take advantage of the promotion. One of the best Samsung phones ever built for the price of a cup of coffee every month? Sign me up.
The premium S25 Ultra drops to just 5 bucks per month with new Verizon deal
Last summer, we said that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was 'so close to perfection', thanks to the phone's sophisticated blend of laptop-level specs and luxurious design choices.
The premium 2025 flagship is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, easily one of the best processors ever built for Android, plus you get an incredible 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, upgraded camera tech, and all of the latest AI-boosted software features on the market. And of course, like the rest of the S25 series, the Ultra guarantees seven years of OS and security upgrade out of the box.
Like past generations of the phone, the largest barrier to entry with the Galaxy S25 Ultra was probably its price tag. At $1,299.99 for the 256GB model, the phone was simply not an option for most folks in 2025, which is why deals like this one have become so important. I've seen a lot of carriers run offers on the phone, but this Verizon promotion is one of the most straightforward opportunities yet.
Simply add a line with the Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plans and the savings are yours, no trade-in required. The plans in question give you unlimited talk, text, and data on Verizon's vast 5G Ultra Wideband network, plus you get a mobile hotspot, international benefits, and the ability to mix and match additional perks every month for only $10 apiece.
While many folks may wait for the Galaxy S26 Ultra to be unveiled in February, if you want one of Samsung's best offerings today, this Verizon deal may be the ideal way to get this premium device for dirt cheap.
When does the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra come out?
If the latest leaks and rumors are correct, the Galaxy S26 series is going to be announced during a Samsung Unpacked event in late February with an on-sale date of early March.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cost?
While we don't have any official information just yet, a recent report has suggested that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup may be more expensive than its 2025 counterparts. The price hike is expected to be $50, which would place the price of the 256GB S26 Ultra around $1,349.99.
Fortunately, there are sure to be quite a few preorder deals once the phones get announced, with opportunities for enhanced trade-in credit, storage upgrades, and more. Don't expect the S25 Ultra to get cheaper once the S26 is announced, however. Historical data has shown me that the best time to buy a soon-to-be last-gen device is right before the new generation is announced, not after.
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