Deals: Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10 series discounted as S26 series now available

"S26 series pre-orders are up 25% in the US and that is almost entirely on the strength of the new Galaxy S26 Ultra features. The Privacy Display in particular as well as features like horizon lock and generative edit drew in the crowd."

"The Samsung Galaxy S26+, meanwhile, is available as a cheaper option, but you are still looking at paying over $1,000 - or exactly $1,000 if you subtract the $100 gift card. The Plus has no privacy display, no 200MP main, no 5x ALoP periscope, no faster 60W charging, none of that."

"Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S26 did get upgrades like a bigger 4,300mAh battery (+300mAh) and it now matches its siblings with 256GB base storage. It has a slightly bigger 6.3" screen too (up from 6.2"), which matches the Pixel 10 and iPhone 17 (and their Pro variants)."

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series launches today with strong pre-order performance, particularly for the Ultra model featuring Privacy Display, horizon lock, and generative edit capabilities. The S26 Ultra offers a free storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB plus a $200 Amazon gift card. The S26+ costs over $1,000 but lacks premium features like the privacy display and 200MP main camera. The standard S26 receives upgrades including a larger 4,300mAh battery, 256GB base storage, and a bigger 6.3-inch screen, also receiving a $100 gift card. Previous generation models like the S25+ remain available with minimal differences, while the budget S25 FE offers a lower-cost alternative with compromised specifications.

Read at GSMArena.com