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Best Galaxy S26 deals: pre-launch expectations
The Galaxy S25 Ultra for illustrative purposes. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
It's already January 2026, and yet there's still no official confirmation for the Galaxy S26 announcement. Some of the latest Galaxy S26 rumors suggest February 25 could be the big day. To those unfamiliar with Samsung's flagship phone releases, this means we might not be far away from a reservation campaign. That's, of course, if speculations turn out to be true.
During the reservation period, the Samsung Store lets users "secure" a model, as well as a credit (typically $50). Over the past few years, it has been offering users a chance to win a $5,000 sweepstakes. But how much can you actually expect to save on the upcoming flagships? We cover everything right here.
Before we dive into potential deals for the Galaxy S26 lineup, we should first look at what prices we can expect for the upcoming flagships. So far, there are no indications of a price increase. If this holds true, the lineup might be priced at:
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$799.99 for the 128GB Galaxy S26
$999.99 for the 256GB Galaxy S26+
$1,299.99 for the 256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra
Of course, there's no way of telling whether prices will actually remain unchanged. However, according to highly trusted leaker Ice Universe's recent post on X (formerly Twitter), that's precisely what will happen.
Expected pre-order deals at the Samsung Store
It’s no secret that Samsung launches the most impressive discounts for its Galaxy S series. As mentioned, the official store usually kicks things off with reservations, letting users save a model even before the Galaxy S has been officially unveiled.
The reservation campaign starts before the Galaxy Unpacked event, typically two weeks before announcement. It's also worth noting that the $50 reservation credit is always redeemable toward accessories, so it's not an actual discount on any of the models.
Once reservations are over, Samsung rolls out its pre-order discounts. Those normally include a free storage upgrade ($60-$240 value) and trade-in credits. Based on the Galaxy S25 pre-orders, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could come with a maximum trade-in discount of $900. We should note that some rumors suggest Samsung will abandon the free storage perks from its pre-order deals, though we can't know for sure yet.
Initially, rumors suggested the Galaxy S25+ might get replaced by the Galaxy S26 Edge, while the vanilla model could be succeeded by a Galaxy S26 Pro. But those are now fading away. So, either Samsung has switched back to its previous naming scheme, or the S26 Edge and the S26 Pro were never planned in the first place.
Expected pre-order deals at Amazon
Beyond the Samsung Store, we expect tempting pre-order offers on fully unlocked Galaxy S26 models at Amazon. Based on the e-commerce giant’s Galaxy S25 pre-orders, the e-commerce giant could bundle all three flagships with gift cards. Next year, you might see a $200 Amazon gift card with Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-orders and $100 with the other flagships.
Expected pre-order deals at Verizon
Planning to get your Galaxy S26 with a carrier plan? Verizon typically launches awesome pre-order discounts, allowing Galaxy phone enthusiasts to pay much less for their handset.If history is any indication, the carrier could offer up to $800 off the rumored successor of the Galaxy S25. The Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26+ might see discounts up to $1,000. Verizon’s requirements typically include a new line activation on an eligible plan and a trade-in in any condition.
Expected pre-order deals at T-Mobile
Similar to Verizon, T-Mobile often launches fantastic pre-order discounts on the Galaxy S lineup, and we expect the tendency to continue with the upcoming Galaxy S26.Pre-ordering the Galaxy S26 Ultra through the Samsung Store with a T-Mobile plan could save you up to $1,120. This promo will most likely include a free storage upgrade ($120 value) and a $1,000 maximum trade-in credit. When it comes to the Galaxy S26+, it could arrive for up to $1,000 off with eligible trade-ins. Meanwhile, T-Mobile could offer an $800 discount on the vanilla Galaxy S26.With the Galaxy S25, T-Mobile required users to have, switch to, or activate a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan to get the discount. So, an eligible plan may be necessary to access upcoming Galaxy S26 pre-order discounts.
Expected pre-order deals at AT&T
When Galaxy S25 pre-orders kicked off, AT&T allowed new and existing customers to get any of the three models for as low as $0.00/mo. Users had to set up a new line or upgrade their existing one and trade in an eligible device in order to access the discount.If things remain unchanged, Galaxy S26 pre-orders could bring equally eye-catching discounts at AT&T.
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