That's not a typo: T-Mobile will really give you a FREE Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra when you preorder — no trade-in required!

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra black cameras — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

Samsung's 2026 flagship series has finally been revealed with a March 11th release date, and the Galaxy S26 preorder deals that we've seen so far are no joke.

That being said, one particular offer on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is really standing out from the crowd, and it's making the other early deals look bad: add a line with the Experience Beyond plan and T-Mobile will give you enough promo credits to make the super-powered Samsung phone completely free. That's a $1,300 value, no trade-in required!

Although I wouldn't exactly call it a dramatic transformation from its predecessor, it's clear that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is going to rank among the best Android phones released in 2026. Starting at $1,299.99 for the 256GB configuration, the phone boasts a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with 12GB of RAM (up to 16GB available), Qi2 magnetic charging support, and an upgraded 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a built-in S Pen stylus.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen also comes with that Privacy Display feature that's been getting so much buzz, plus you'll enjoy a lighter build and seven years of OS and security upgrades guaranteed.

The new editing tools built into the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Photo Assist mode — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

So yes, the phone is great, but what about T-Mobile's data plan? Well, if you can afford it, Experience Beyond is one of the best unlimited plans in the business, offering users unlimited talk, text, and premium data on T-Mo's vast 5G network. You also get an unlimited mobile hotspot, streaming perks (including free subscriptions to Hulu and Netflix), and a bunch of international benefits.

The problem is that the plan starts at $100/month for a single line with AutoPay, although you can drop that price down considerably by adding multiple lines. You'll even get your third line for free if you're bringing along the whole family.

This Galaxy S26 deal may not be for everyone, but if you want the best from both your smartphone AND your wireless carrier, it's one of the best money-saving opportunities on the web today.

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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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