Here's how you can save an incredible $500 on Samsung's towering Galaxy S26 Ultra (sans trade-in)

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Jun 12, 2026, 1:46 AM

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The S26 Ultra is more appealing than ever before for a larger number of buyers than ever. | Image by PhoneArena

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By all objective standards and reports, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is both an undeniably awesome and exceptionally popular device already. But you know what could make Samsung's latest super-flagship even awesomer and more appealing to the masses? That's right, an unprecedented and possibly unbeatable $500 discount.

Obviously, there are a couple of conditions you need to meet and an important asterisk next to a good chunk of that sum, but at the end of the day, you will be saving a small fortune and getting one of the best Android phones around without having to trade in your existing handset.

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$400 off (31%)

The most insane Galaxy S26 Ultra deal yet will let you slash up to $400 off the list price of probably the best Android phone in the world in your storage variant and colorway of choice with no device trade-in required. On top of that, Samsung will also give you $100 to spend on your favorite accessory.

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Half of that $500 discount can be obtained automatically by adding your favorite S26 Ultra storage variant and color option to your cart on Samsung's official US website, with an extra $150 requiring PayPal payment for your order and the use of a pretty self-explanatory and easy-to-remember "PAYPAL150" promo code.

Last but not necessarily least, the final $100 piece of this epic deal will have to go towards an accessory of your choice in the same purchase as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. You can go for a protective case, smartwatch, wireless earbuds, Galaxy SmartTag 2 four-pack, or even a tablet or laptop, but you do need to remember to add your free or discounted "accessory" to your cart before completing your order.

That display and the S Pen are undoubtedly two of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest strengths. | Image by PhoneArena

That means you will technically only save up to $400 on the S26 Ultra itself, with the product price dropping to as little as $899.99, which is already a phenomenal deal for a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powerhouse with a gorgeous 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen in tow, an outstanding 200 + 10 + 50 + 50MP quad rear-facing camera system, a hefty 5,000mAh battery supporting 60W charging, a built-in S Pen, and built-in Privacy Display functionality.

The $100 store credit you can use for your favorite Samsung accessory is just the cherry on top of a mind-blowing value proposition, sealing a deal that I don't think Amazon will be able to eclipse anytime soon. No, not even during its upcoming Prime Day 2026 sales event.

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$5 off (20%)

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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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