You might not need the Galaxy S26 Ultra after seeing this record-smashing Prime Day deal

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 has dropped to $670 for Prime Day, making its flagship features far more affordable.

Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra in hand
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra is arguably the best Android phone Samsung makes right now. With features like the Privacy Display and the company's latest Galaxy AI tools, it's about as complete a flagship as you can get. But if there's one deal that makes you seriously question spending Ultra money, it's the Galaxy S26 this Prime Day.

Samsung has knocked a massive $230 off the base Galaxy S26, bringing it down from $900 to just $670. That's the lowest price we've seen on the phone so far, and at this price, the base model suddenly becomes one of the most compelling Android phone deals around.

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Samsung Galaxy S26: was $900 now $670 at Amazon

Samsung's Galaxy S26 is down to just $670 for Prime Day, making the compact flagship far easier to recommend. You still get Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, One UI 8.5, Galaxy AI features, and seven years of software support.

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✅Recommended if: you want a compact flagship Android phone with long software support, top-tier performance, and the latest Galaxy AI features.

❌Skip this deal if: you want a large display, the longest battery life possible, or built-in Qi2 support.

When Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 earlier this year, it increased the prices of both the base and Plus models by $100. That meant a phone we were used to seeing at around $800 suddenly started at $900, making it feel like a tougher sell. Prime Day changes that completely, dropping the phone to its best price yet.

The Galaxy S26 may not be a huge upgrade over its predecessor, but if you're buying a new flagship this year and prefer a phone that's compact and easy to carry, it's one of the best options available.

You get Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset along with One UI 8.5 out of the box, giving you access to Samsung's newest Galaxy AI features. And when it comes to the display, our reviewer Brady Snyder actually found the base Galaxy S26 to reach higher peak brightness than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Sure, you miss out on the Ultra-exclusive Privacy Display and the larger battery, but if your priority is getting a reliable flagship that fits comfortably in your hand and pocket, the Galaxy S26 is arguably one of the best Android phone deals available right now.

Sanuj Bhatia
Sanuj Bhatia
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Sanuj is a tech writer who loves exploring smartphones, tablets, and wearables. He began his journey with a Nokia Lumia and later dived deep into Android and iPhone. He's been writing about tech since 2018, with bylines at Pocketnow, Android Police, Pocket-Lint, and MakeUseOf. When he's not testing gadgets, he's either sipping chai, watching football, or playing cricket.

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