All of the best phones are getting costlier, but the Galaxy S26 Ultra is somehow getting cheaper

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Oct 20, 2026, 12:23 PM

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Privacy Display on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The built-in Privacy Display functionality is one of the S26 Ultra's biggest selling points right now. | Image by PhoneArena

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Whether you're a big Samsung fan or not, something tells me you've at least considered purchasing the Galaxy S26 Ultra at one point or another over the last few months. After all, this is very clearly one of the best Android phones money can buy in 2026 (perhaps the best of the best), and unlike so many other high-enders released this year, its starting price was kept at the same level as its predecessor.

Unfortunately, that went up from $1,299.99 to $1,399.99 a few weeks ago, but evidently, Amazon didn't get the memo. Or it did, but it chose to ignore it, selling the most affordable S26 Ultra variant at one of its lowest ever prices right now in a white colorway.

Android power users in general and hardcore Samsung fans in particular should also consider the Galaxy S25 Ultra at its latest and greatest discount in a 512GB storage configuration.

$455 off (32%)

Probably the best Android phone in the world right now is on sale at one of its lowest prices ever in a single white colorway for a presumably limited time only. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is marked down by a colossal $455 from a recently revised list price of $1,399.99 with 256GB internal storage space and 12GB RAM, as well as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a 5,000mAh battery with 60W charging support.

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Yes, the e-commerce giant is currently listing the S Pen-wielding 6.9-inch giant with built-in Privacy Display functionality at an incredible $455 off its (new) regular price, and no, you don't need a Prime membership or anything else to score this super-rare deal. Believe it or not, you're looking at a Prime Day-eclipsing discount here, but if recent history is any indication, you don't have a lot of time to pull the trigger before the Galaxy S26 Ultra goes back up in price.

Who doesn't like a white phone with state-of-the-art specs and a fair price? | Image by Samsung

There was a post-Prime Day promotion you might remember, which only lasted for a few hours a couple of weeks ago, and if you're not quick, you're probably going to have to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to maximize your holiday savings on this exceptionally well-reviewed phone with a breathtaking screen, state-of-the-art processor, solid battery life, blazing fast charging (at least by Samsung's standards), extraordinary cameras, and virtually unrivaled long-term software support.

Can you do better than the Galaxy S26 Ultra... at under $1,000? Absolutely not, and based on the industry-wide evolution of component costs and product prices over the last year or so, that's only going to become harder and harder in the future. And yes, that obviously includes the Galaxy S27 Ultra, which is likely to be even costlier than its predecessor at launch and unlikely to ever drop this remarkably low.

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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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