Save $150: You can now snag the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB for $750 and the 512GB for $950 at Best Buy, its lowest price ever. We’ve been tracking the prices of the S26 lineup for a while, and though the flagship base model has seen price drops of $100 in the past, this $150 is a new tempting low. This deal will last for only a few hours or until stock runs out. We’re already seeing many colors and models sell out.
With Prime Day coming up, Amazon might also offer a similar discount. For now, you can get the S26 256GB (unlocked) for $800 and the 512GB for $1,000. If you’re eyeing the S26 Plus, you can grab it at Amazon for an impressive $281 off its usual $1,300. The S26 Ultra is also available at a discounted price of $1,207 right now, slashing $293 off its listed price.
CNET expert David Lumb reviewed the S26 and praised the fun AI tricks — although they come with a higher price tag. If your current phone wheezes every time you multitask, this $150 discount on the S26 is the perfect excuse to snag one minus some of that hefty price.
Fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the Galaxy S26 features Android 16 OS, a 6.3-inch vivid AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother experience when streaming or video chatting. AI tools like Photo Assist help you enhance your shots within seconds.
Though Lumb notes the S26’s 4,300 mAh battery is slower to charge and has a smaller battery capacity — especially compared to the Google Pixel 10A and the Motorola Edge — his expert opinion is that the S26’s software and AI bells and whistles “make it a standout flagship for 2026.”
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Although the S26 is known for its display, AI, camera, and battery, its steep price may be a deterrent for many buyers. And, as mentioned above, $499 Google Pixel 10A and $550 Motorola Edge with its faster charging, impressive camera and half the price, can be a good alternative for the S26. You can take your pick keeping your budget and specs that you want in mind.
