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Oct 6, 2026 12:14 PM

Prime Members: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone

$980

$1,400

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Amazon has for Prime Members: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) for $979.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Prime cardholders can earn 10% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa.
Thanks to Community Member das1984 and Deal Hunter phoinix [discuss] for posting this deal.

HotDeals via Walmart has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) for $979.99. Shipping is free.

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Amazon has for Prime Members: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) for $979.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Prime cardholders can earn 10% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa.
Thanks to Community Member das1984 and Deal Hunter phoinix [discuss] for posting this deal.

HotDeals via Walmart has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) for $979.99. Shipping is free.

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Eminem5
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Not a great deal . Better to wait till thanksgiving
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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.

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.
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Eminem5
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Got 25ultra 512GB for $850 during last thanksgiving. Hoping for similar pricing this year
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra is being discussed as a premium unlocked Android phone, with the main draw being Samsung flagship hardware and the chance to stack a Prime Visa discount or a post purchase price adjustment. The deal also looks more attractive if you can catch a price drop quickly, since the seller has adjusted orders after purchase. The main cautions are that the listed 10 percent card offer may be targeted or disappear at checkout, and the phone may be a carrier model rather than factory unlocked, which could affect software updates. At this price, it feels best suited to shoppers who want the Ultra experience and can verify the unlock and promotion details.

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Oct 7, 2026 12:30 AM
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DontTaxBeerOct 7, 2026 12:30 AM
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LOL, no. not for that tiny capacity for that high price.
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Oct 7, 2026 1:23 AM
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apurvabOct 7, 2026 1:23 AM
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Quote from FearfulSPARTAN View quoted comment :
You could just get the battery replaced
This. I did this earlier this year for my S23 ultra, and it's awesome n lasts the whole day again. Will probably wait another year, as it's doing everything I want. Might consider the Fold Ultra if they add pen support back.
Oct 7, 2026 3:03 AM
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AuracastOct 7, 2026 3:03 AM
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S27 is coming soon, with a lot of upgrades: battery, chipset, and a Pro model. Finally, these greedy companies decide to increase the battery a little bit. Xiaomi and OnePlus are already offering a big battery, but anyway, we are lucky here. A lot of companies are not allowed in the USA
Oct 7, 2026 3:26 AM
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PeichenOct 7, 2026 3:26 AM
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Quote from TenseFuel9427 View quoted comment :
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.
The biggest sized S10? I had that phone new from Samsung. Some great deal back then. Ran GCam on it so battery wasn't the best
Oct 7, 2026 4:44 AM
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RaccoonishOct 7, 2026 4:44 AM
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Quote from Asuna View quoted comment :
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...
I also have the S23 ultra and it's still doing great, despite regular daily use. I need something revolutionary in my next Samsung phone and I don't think the S26u is worth the upgrade. Gonna wait another year.
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Oct 7, 2026 5:21 AM
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Gb1908Oct 7, 2026 5:21 AM
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Must be the price gouging Samsung is doing in ssd spillover. btw this model was NEVER $1400 MSRP
Last edited by Gb1908 October 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM.
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Oct 7, 2026 9:41 AM
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Ryancbarrett96Oct 7, 2026 9:41 AM
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Quote from apurvab View quoted comment :
This. I did this earlier this year for my S23 ultra, and it's awesome n lasts the whole day again. Will probably wait another year, as it's doing everything I want. Might consider the Fold Ultra if they add pen support back.
How do you do this? That was the thing that really passed me off about android and Samsung, getting rid of of replaceble battery and sd card slot, two things Android always had over apple.

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Oct 7, 2026 10:43 AM
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phuH4801Oct 7, 2026 10:43 AM
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Quote from jolurl View quoted comment :
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
Can you link me a case of a banking app being hacked due to out of date? I used my lg v60 for years past it's "end of life" with no issues.
Oct 7, 2026 10:46 AM
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sd323232Oct 7, 2026 10:46 AM
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256 gb is no deal. 512 gb min. I will wait for black friday
Oct 7, 2026 12:14 PM
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lgrullonbbOct 7, 2026 12:14 PM
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Quote from WiseMallard327 View quoted comment :
Do you think prices will lower down considering the $100 they have increased few days ago
Dont think this is a good deal either, hold up until BF, things will come down.
Oct 7, 2026 3:09 PM
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djfeltlOct 7, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from TenseFuel9427 View quoted comment :
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.
My S2 battery did not make it 6 months before swelling and lasting under 5 min. Maybe they fixed things since but it seems you are just lucky. I went flip phone -> Nextel -> Palm Phone -> BlackBerry -> HTC Microsoft Windows Mobile -> Samsung -> Apple -> HTC Android -> Nexus/Pixel
Oct 7, 2026 3:37 PM
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viskonOct 7, 2026 3:37 PM
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Quote from Ryancbarrett96 View quoted comment :
How do you do this? That was the thing that really passed me off about android and Samsung, getting rid of of replaceble battery and sd card slot, two things Android always had over apple.
https://www.ubreakifix.com/

They are an authorized Samsung repair shop if you have one in your area.
Oct 7, 2026 5:20 PM
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the.barbrROct 7, 2026 5:20 PM
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Quote from SrPellot View quoted comment :
Right under the price, it says "Earn 10% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa". Maybe it's a targeted offer. 🤷
10% back is not 10% off
Oct 7, 2026 5:20 PM
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the.barbrROct 7, 2026 5:20 PM
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Quote from SrPellot View quoted comment :
Get an additional 10% off with Amazon Visa Prime card.
10% back is not the same as 10% off

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Oct 7, 2026 5:24 PM
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LovelyStove9293Oct 7, 2026 5:24 PM
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Quote from TenseFuel9427 View quoted comment :
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.
Hot take: it's not always the battery that's dying on these new phones

My buddy bought an S24 Ultra on launch day. Got an update about 6 months ago and his SoT (screen on time) went from ~10 hrs to ~5. Literally cut in half. That's insane

We all know Apple got caught doing this with the iPhone 6 (batterygate). Idk, I'm starting to think they're all pulling the same crap and just hoping nobody notices

Anyone else's battery tank right after an update?

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