Pre-orders are over, but Amazon is still bundling the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a neat $200 gift card

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 4:00 AM

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with one of the world's most impressive smartphone screens. | Image by PhoneArena

Probably the best Android phone of 2026 has been officially released, which unfortunately means Samsung and Amazon's Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order offers have expired. But fret not, as the world's number two handset vendor continues to sell its newest crown jewel with up to $720 trade-in discounts and $150 credit for select accessories sans trade-in, while the biggest US retailer has $200 gift cards to give anyone who missed the pre-order window of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered 6.9-inch giant.

Yes, the unlocked S26 Ultra comes with a freebie that will allow you to save 200 bucks on a future Amazon.com purchase of your choice, which is obviously not as good as an outright $200 discount on the S Pen-wielding smartphone itself, but at least it doesn't require a device trade-in or any other such "complication."

5G, Unlocked, 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Processor, 6.9-Inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen with 3120 x 1440 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Privacy Display, Armor Aluminum Frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Protection, Android 16, 200 + 10 + 50 + 50MP Quad Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, 5,000mAh Battery with 60W Wired and 25W Wireless Charging Support, Galaxy AI, Four Color Options, Free $200 Amazon Gift Card Included

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5G, Unlocked, 512GB Storage, 12GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Processor, 6.9-Inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen with 3120 x 1440 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Privacy Display, Armor Aluminum Frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Protection, Android 16, 200 + 10 + 50 + 50MP Quad Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, 5,000mAh Battery with 60W Wired and 25W Wireless Charging Support, Galaxy AI, Four Color Options, Free $200 Amazon Gift Card Included

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The deal is good for both 256 and 512GB storage configurations (and, if you hurry, four color options across the board), and while it certainly beats getting the Galaxy S26 Ultra at its "regular" prices without any deal sweetener, it is important to point out that Amazon's free memory upgrade offer is no longer available.

That means you can't buy a 512 gig variant at the same price as an entry-level 256GB unit anymore, so clearly, you're not looking at the best Galaxy S26 Ultra promotion to date here. But it's probably the greatest one you can claim right now with no special conditions or strings attached, and that's likely to go a long way in further boosting Samsung's already impressive sales numbers.

It may not be that different from the one on the S25 Ultra, but the S26 Ultra's camera system is still pretty amazing. | Image by PhoneArena

While our in-depth Galaxy S26 Ultra review is not completely positive, highlighting such small flaws as unremarkable battery life figures (by super-flagship standards, at least) and the absence of major camera improvements over the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it's objectively difficult to find a phone that deserves your love and money more in 2026, especially when you consider the innovative Privacy Display feature (which I'm sure you'll find at least somewhat useful), towering processing power, and virtually flawless software.

This may not be the perfect mobile device, but in my view, it's clearly the one that comes closest to that label... and it includes a nifty $200 Amazon gift card in its list price. How could you possibly say no to this deal?

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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