The Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra are finally here, bringing a refined and more unified design, new Galaxy AI features, and a plethora of small tweaks across the board.
If you’re getting one of these flagships this year, you’d want to know what you’ll receive with them when they arrive.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra: now $410 off
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra has been announced, bringing a Privacy Screen feature, an insanely fast processor, and multiple Galaxy AI enhancements. Right now, you can get the smartphone for $410 off at the Samsung Store.
The Galaxy S26+ is here, bringing improved software and a more powerful processor. The device can now be yours with a $375 price cut at Samsung, making it way too good to resist. This promo likely won't remain live for long.
The Galaxy S26 is currently available at the Samsung Store with an exciting trade-in discount. Right now, you can buy the model with a $275 discount at Samsung.com. The best part is that you don't have to provide a trade-in to get the deal.
Across the trio, we have the same contents of the box. Obviously, it’s been years since we got a charging brick or earphones in the box, so don’t expect those to make a return.
Galaxy S26. | Image by PhoneArena
There’s also no protective case in the box, so it may be wise to order one together with the order of your new phone.
Would the Galaxy S26 work with the Galaxy S25’s charging brick?
Yes. However, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new upgraded charging speeds (65 W now) would require you to purchase a charging brick that supports those speeds. The 45 W charging brick for the S25 is not going to allow you to get the maximum speeds the new S26 Ultra is supporting.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus’ charging speeds are not changing this year, so you will not be able to take advantage of faster speeds with those phones even if you get a new charging brick.
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The Galaxy S26 phones are now more expensive, but there are no new additions in the box
This year, the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are getting a price hike, and their starting prices are now $100 above their predecessors. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that Samsung is thinking of adding anything in their boxes.
In my opinion, it would’ve been actually sweet if the company had added at least a case in there, you know. Maybe it could’ve soothed some of the fans who’d potentially be upset over the new prices. Not that that would help with the $100 price hike, but potentially just show some care.
After all, some models by Chinese manufacturers get cases in their boxes, and some even get charging bricks. But oh well.
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Iskra Petrova is a news writer at PhoneArena, where she covers mobile tech news and maintains the site’s device hubs with the latest leaked specs, rumors, and official details for upcoming phones. She joined PhoneArena in 2020 after three years in technical support for Microsoft Exchange, giving her practical experience with software infrastructure and troubleshooting. Iskra holds a Master’s Degree in Literature, which helps her translate complex tech details into clear, reader-friendly coverage. She is a daily Apple ecosystem user, while also closely following Sony Xperia’s camera-focused phones and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series.
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