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This Galaxy S26 Ultra deal is strongest for buyers with an eligible carrier trade in, since the promo adds $200 on top of the device value and can cut the net price sharply. The comments point to very different outcomes depending on the phone and carrier, with a Note 20 Ultra valued at $900 and an S25 Ultra trade in estimated at $579 through Samsung. The catch is that the quoted rate appears tied to a 24 or 36 month commitment and four months of service, and trade in values look weak without a big three carrier device. A solid option if the trade in math works for your line.
people who already have a high-value "big 3" trade-in phone (like a Note 20 Ultra) because commenters say the trade-in can be around $900, making the S26 Ultra's net cost much lower (about $400 in one example).
buyers who are comfortable staying with the same carrier for the required term because one commenter said they agreed to a 3-year term to get the offered trade-in value and needed reliable signal for work.
shoppers who can use the trade-in to stack an extra incentive because commenters describe the structure as getting an extra $200 on top of the trade-in value for eligible devices.
people who can't find or verify the advertised coupon/clip because one commenter couldn't locate the clip-able coupon and only saw the trade-in rebate.
buyers comparing against Samsung's official store because one commenter said Samsung's trade-in made the S26 Ultra cost about $579, implying the carrier trade-in deal wasn't as strong.
shoppers trying to minimize total cost without adding service time because commenters note the deal requires 4 months of service, which increases overall cost.
Yes. The extra $200 is added on top of the trade-in value only when you trade in an eligible device, and the listed price without a strong trade-in can be much higher. If you do not have a qualifying big-carrier device, the trade-in value may be very low.
It can. The quoted trade-in value is tied to a 24- or 36-month carrier commitment, and there is also a required 4 months of service that adds to the total cost.
The net price can drop sharply with a strong trade-in: one example puts a Note 20 Ultra at $900 trade-in, making the S26 Ultra about $400. Another example shows Samsung's official store pricing an S25 Ultra trade-in at about $579 for the new S26 Ultra.
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Go to your carrier's Store first and ask what your current trade in value would be.
I'm getting $900 for my note 20 ultra, making the S26 ultra about $400.
Go to your carrier's Store first and ask what your current trade in value would be.
I'm getting $900 for my note 20 ultra, making the S26 ultra about $400.
Hey,which carrier values note20ultra at 900? Hopefully I don't have to stay with them 24 to 36 months for that.
Hey,which carrier values note20ultra at 900? Hopefully I don't have to stay with them 24 to 36 months for that.
It was AT&t and since I have no plans of changing any time soon I did agree to stay with them for the 3-year term. I did not want to give up my beloved note 20 ultra, but the signal was so bad on it for the past month and I use it for work so I had no choice.
I had gotten the Note 20 ultra from a slickdeals 6 years ago and I'm sure I paid less than $900 and got a bunch of bonuses with it, after trading in a not used Galaxy s7.
Go to your carrier's Store first and ask what your current trade in value would be.
I'm getting $900 for my note 20 ultra, making the S26 ultra about $400.
except they almost certainly locked you in to a 24 or 36 month contract for that rate.
Where is the "deal"? I tried to enter a couple of my smartphones to see the trade in value, and it's way better to use Samsung official store. I have S25 Ultra at the moment and new S26 Ultra will cost me $579 with the trade-in.
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This Galaxy S26 Ultra deal is strongest for buyers with an eligible carrier trade in, since the promo adds $200 on top of the device value and can cut the net price sharply. The comments point to very different outcomes depending on the phone and carrier, with a Note 20 Ultra valued at $900 and an S25 Ultra trade in estimated at $579 through Samsung. The catch is that the quoted rate appears tied to a 24 or 36 month commitment and four months of service, and trade in values look weak without a big three carrier device. A solid option if the trade in math works for your line.
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Yes. The extra $200 is added on top of the trade-in value only when you trade in an eligible device, and the listed price without a strong trade-in can be much higher. If you do not have a qualifying big-carrier device, the trade-in value may be very low.
It can. The quoted trade-in value is tied to a 24- or 36-month carrier commitment, and there is also a required 4 months of service that adds to the total cost.
The net price can drop sharply with a strong trade-in: one example puts a Note 20 Ultra at $900 trade-in, making the S26 Ultra about $400. Another example shows Samsung's official store pricing an S25 Ultra trade-in at about $579 for the new S26 Ultra.
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I'm getting $900 for my note 20 ultra, making the S26 ultra about $400.
I'm getting $900 for my note 20 ultra, making the S26 ultra about $400.
I had gotten the Note 20 ultra from a slickdeals 6 years ago and I'm sure I paid less than $900 and got a bunch of bonuses with it, after trading in a not used Galaxy s7.
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I'm getting $900 for my note 20 ultra, making the S26 ultra about $400.
except they almost certainly locked you in to a 24 or 36 month contract for that rate.
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I think Best Buy did a similar deal for the S26 series already, they also refund the tax charged for the difference.
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