Prime Members: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone

gcforreal

Oct 6, 2026 3:09 PM

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gcforrealOct 6, 2026 3:09 PM

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Quote from SDU-Tango

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Is s27 ultra coming out soon? This doesn't have 1tb either, I might need a 2tb since I currently have 1tb s24 ultra and PC and switch games are sucking up my storages.

s ultra phones come out at the top of the year like Feb or March and Samsung doesn't currently any of its flagships in 2tb that I'm aware of

ThatGuy3141

Oct 6, 2026 3:17 PM

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ThatGuy3141Oct 6, 2026 3:17 PM

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Be warned. These are NOT factory unlocked phones. These are carrier phones (like Verizon) that have been unlocked and the carrier branding removed. I bought one of these a couple months ago and this detail has come back to bite me in the ass.

Edit: The phone I purchased from this listing could not receive updates. Not through the device settings menu or through Samsung Smart Switch. I am having to ship it back for updates. Phone updates are typically delivered through the carrier not through Samsung when using a carrier model phone. If this was a factory unlocked phone, updates would be delivered though Samsung. IDK, maybe the phone I got was just flawed in some way.

Last edited by ThatGuy3141 October 8, 2026 at 01:27 PM.

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zetaTrion

Oct 6, 2026 3:26 PM

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zetaTrionOct 6, 2026 3:26 PM

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Quote from ThatGuy3141

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Be warned. These are NOT factory unlocked phones. These are carrier phones (like Verizon) that have been unlocked and the carrier branding removed. I bought one of these a couple months ago and this detail has come back to bite me in the ass.

What issues are you facing due to your phone being carrier unlocked instead of factory unlocked?

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dealstorm

Oct 6, 2026 3:34 PM

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dealstormOct 6, 2026 3:34 PM

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Quote from ThatGuy3141

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Be warned. These are NOT factory unlocked phones. These are carrier phones (like Verizon) that have been unlocked and the carrier branding removed. I bought one of these a couple months ago and this detail has come back to bite me in the ass.

Shipped/sold by Amazon? The UPC listed matches the UPC for the unlocked version sold by other major retailers. Seems sketchy if they were all as you described.

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FearfulSPARTAN

Oct 6, 2026 5:45 PM

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FearfulSPARTANOct 6, 2026 5:45 PM

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Quote from Asuna

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Was looking at this deal and managed to find and order an Amazon Resale Very Good 512GB for $850, but I'm not sure if I should keep it. Currently have S23 Ultra, so not the biggest jump but battery is aging...

You could just get the battery replaced

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MerryPartner575

Oct 6, 2026 6:28 PM

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MerryPartner575Oct 6, 2026 6:28 PM

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Quote from TenseFuel9427

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Dude I'm still using the galaxy s10 5g. The 1st 5g galaxy. Aging battery life in your 3 year old phone? Lmfao youll be fine. Going on 8 years on my s10 and the battery is holding up just fine.

YOU? I'm using the Galaxy S9+ that I got in 2018...

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woodpaq

Oct 6, 2026 6:51 PM

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woodpaqOct 6, 2026 6:51 PM

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Coming from a current S22 plus I think I'm due at least a S26U. I want a drastic upgrade. The much more efficient processor and battery alone accomplishes that for me. However, I stay on the fence and look for a deal to swoop down for.

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igoogle

Oct 6, 2026 7:33 PM

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igoogleOct 6, 2026 7:33 PM

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Quote from MerryPartner575

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YOU? I'm using the Galaxy S9+ that I got in 2018...

I still have S10+, still awesome with 12gb Ram. Works great

ScarletStraw881

Oct 6, 2026 7:43 PM

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ScarletStraw881Oct 6, 2026 7:43 PM

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Are these new ? When you click on Amazon doesn't say new

carbonfiber

Oct 6, 2026 7:59 PM

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carbonfiberOct 6, 2026 7:59 PM

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Quote from SDU-Tango

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Is s27 ultra coming out soon? This doesn't have 1tb either, I might need a 2tb since I currently have 1tb s24 ultra and PC and switch games are sucking up my storages.

I'm waiting for the new S27/fold9 generation, the new architect is using newer 2nm CPU, new gen DDR6 and new gen of UFS5.0 storage which is a big leap vs the old gen, worth the wait imo unless you need the phone badly

StrongTest4339

Oct 6, 2026 8:17 PM

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StrongTest4339Oct 6, 2026 8:17 PM

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Hello everyone, I have a s23u 256gb, using it for more than 3 years, had no plans to upgrade it, still great, but it got a pink line in the center, and repairing seems costly, should I upgrade to this? also how much can i get for my current phone?

jolurl

Oct 6, 2026 8:39 PM

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jolurlOct 6, 2026 8:39 PM

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Quote from MerryPartner575

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YOU? I'm using the Galaxy S9+ that I got in 2018...

How do you guys deal with the lack of software support at that stage. Very scary unless you don't use your banking apps or similar. Nowadays I just do 99% of things on my phone so can't see how you guys do it. Nonetheless, it is very impressive how you resist the trend

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ConsumerAdvoCat

Oct 6, 2026 8:46 PM

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ConsumerAdvoCatOct 6, 2026 8:46 PM

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For $250 you might look at this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWV55DXH

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SDU-Tango

Oct 6, 2026 9:18 PM

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SDU-TangoOct 6, 2026 9:18 PM

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Quote from carbonfiber

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I'm waiting for the new S27/fold9 generation, the new architect is using newer 2nm CPU, new gen DDR6 and new gen of UFS5.0 storage which is a big leap vs the old gen, worth the wait imo unless you need the phone badly

I'll definitely wait for 27 since I usually upgrade like 3 gens, so that's even better news it should run pc games even better then.

trckn4life

Oct 6, 2026 9:32 PM

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trckn4lifeOct 6, 2026 9:32 PM

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Quote from ConsumerAdvoCat

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For $250 you might look at this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWV55DXH

Great for the price. But Motorola support and updates for a few years. Good tto have options just wish Motorola supported devices longer.

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