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Coverage around the Galaxy S26 Ultra is centered on performance benchmarking against older Ultra generations and on active promotions/discounts, including bundles and a boosted no-trade-in discount. Deal headlines highlight meaningful savings, while a speed-test story frames S26 Ultra as Samsung’s raised performance bar.

Also known as galaxy s26·samsung galaxy s26 plus·galaxy s26 plus·samsung galaxy s26+·galaxy s26+

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Key Takeaway Galaxy S26 Ultra is being positioned as both a faster performer in new tests and a better buy thanks to larger discounts and bundles.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra is being positioned as both a faster performer in new tests and a better buy thanks to larger discounts and bundles.

Coverage around the Galaxy S26 Ultra is centered on performance benchmarking against older Ultra generations and on active promotions/discounts, including bundles and a boosted no-trade-in discount. Deal headlines highlight meaningful savings, while a speed-test story frames S26 Ultra as Samsung’s raised performance bar.

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Pitaka Aaron Button case for Galaxy S26 Ultra
$51.00 30d Low
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Samsung Galaxy S26
$900.00
$400.00 – $900.00
$900.00$400.00May 9May 20
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1300.00
$800.00 – $1300.00
$1300.00$800.00May 6May 22
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Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Cobalt Violet : Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€688.00
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Samsung Galaxy S26 5G 512GB/12GB Dual SIM Preto : Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€784.00
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Samsung Galaxy S26 AI Smartphone with Galaxy AI, No Contract, Mobile Phone with Android, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB Memory, AP Processor, 50 MP, Black : Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€829.99
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Samsung Galaxy S26+ Plus 5G 12GB RAM 4900mAh Battery AI Mobile Phone Android 16 Smartphone EU without Simlock without Branding: Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€899.99
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB Cobalt Violet: Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€934.99
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Samsung Galaxy S26 AI Smartphone with Galaxy AI, No Contract, Mobile Phone with Android, 12 GB RAM, 512 GB Memory, AP Processor, 50 MP, Black : Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€954.99
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Samsung galaxy s26 ultra 256gb white: Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€969.00
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB Sky Blue : Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€976.00
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Samsung galaxy s26 ultra black 512gb : Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€1083.00
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Top 4 signals · Galaxy S26 Ultra is being positioned as both a faster

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Speed test focus S26 Ultra compared vs five older Galaxy S Ultra flagships
No-trade-in discount Boosted to $250
Max deal discount Up to $388 off
Bundle offer Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro: $375 off

What to Watch

  • Watch for more Galaxy S26 Ultra speed-test coverage comparing it to earlier Ultra generations. WCCFTech
  • Track ongoing no-trade-in promotions for the Galaxy S26 Ultra as discount terms may change. Android Authority
  • Follow deal roundups for new Galaxy S26 Ultra discount caps and bundle offers. 9to5Google

What Changed

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra Takes On Five Older Generations Of Galaxy S Ultra Flagships In Latest Speed Test To See How High Samsung Has Raised The Bar WCCFTech
  • Samsung boosts its Galaxy S26 Ultra no-trade-in discount to $250 Android Authority
  • Deals: TCL’s Android TAB A1 Plus $220 Amazon low, Galaxy S26 Ultra up to $388 off, Sonos Memorial Day sale, more 9to5Google
  • Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro $375 off, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro $450, Lenovo Idea Tab Pro $237, more 9to5Google
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How much does the S26 series cost?

Prices differ depending on the model and the amount of storage you buy. Samsung Galaxy S26: From $900Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus: From $1,100Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: From $1,300

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