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Oct 6, 2026 12:14 PM

Prime Members: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone

$980

$1,400

30% off
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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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Community Reviews

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 8, 2026 4:59 AM
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Bobsaturn68Oct 8, 2026 4:59 AM
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Quote from nomisro85 View quoted comment :
They just dropped the price by $30. anybody able to get a price match?
yes, I just contacted them and they adjusted it for me. They dropped it 30 minutes after I bought the higher priced one. They fixed it, but you have to catch them at it.
Oct 8, 2026 5:29 AM
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KensieOOct 8, 2026 5:29 AM
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Should be at least 1tb for that kind of ridiculous price since sd card no longer support it
Oct 8, 2026 10:40 AM
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rawkusxOct 8, 2026 10:40 AM
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Quote from di3appl3 View quoted comment :
I cant believe people are still buying samsung and apple phone. There are better phones out there cheaper and with better specs.
Such as?
Oct 8, 2026 11:40 AM
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masterazn4Oct 8, 2026 11:40 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.

I'm still using my S8. If the apps were still supported and if 4g lte wasnt going to end soon I'd never upgrade
Oct 8, 2026 12:22 PM
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di3appl3Oct 8, 2026 12:22 PM
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Such as?
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Oct 8, 2026 1:44 PM
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Quote from Eminem5 View quoted comment :
Got 25ultra 512GB for $850 during last thanksgiving. Hoping for similar pricing this year
Got S24 Ultra 512GB for $786 on July 19th, 2024.

Then got a S25U 256GB + 4TB 990 Evo Plus SSD bundled for ~$850 on March 6th, 2025.

Those were the days !
Oct 8, 2026 8:30 PM
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ThatGuy3141Oct 8, 2026 8:30 PM
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Quote from ThatGuy3141 View quoted comment :
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.
I edited my post since you all wanted more detail. I don't need your sarcastic "it's unlocked" comments since you clearly don't understand the difference between factory and carrier unlocked phones.

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Oct 11, 2026 9:11 PM
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jolurlOct 11, 2026 9:11 PM
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Quote from phuH4801 View quoted comment :
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.
I see your point and you are right in that regard. Moreso, the apps themselves have their own security protocols/measures. But, the fact that it hasn't happened in the past doesn't mean it won't happen to you. If you are willing to take the risk, that is fine. I just wouldn't do it

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