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Nov 6, 2026 8:54 AM

256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (Various)

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Amazon has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (3 Colors) on sale for $949.99. Shipping is free.

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Available Colors: Best Buy also has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (4 Colors) on sale for $949.99. Shipping is free.

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Amazon has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (3 Colors) on sale for $949.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available Colors: Best Buy also has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone (4 Colors) on sale for $949.99. Shipping is free.

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It's a shame we can't get Xiaomi or a few other brands in the USA with their better RAM and functionality. We're stuck with the same two companies, which keep repeating their designs and downgrading their phones while raising prices
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra is being framed as a premium unlocked Android flagship, with the strongest appeal coming from its current pricing versus Apple and Samsung alternatives. The 256GB model is seen as competitive around the high 800s to low 900s, especially with Samsung employee pricing, trade in credits, or accessory bundles, and Best Buy pickup is available. The main hesitation is timing and value, since the S27 Ultra is expected soon and the S26 Ultra is described as only an incremental update. That makes it feel like a solid option if you want the phone now, but not if you are waiting for the next refresh.

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  • It is priced close to a standard iPhone 17 and below some Samsung store pricing, but several comments point to better deals elsewhere, including Samsung.com at $849, Samsung.com bundles around $999 with Buds4, and EPP pricing at $880 with accessory credit. If you can wait, some shoppers expect the S27 Ultra or Black Friday to bring better value.

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  • The S27 Ultra is expected to be only an incremental update, with a slightly larger battery, minor camera improvements, and a slightly faster processor. That makes waiting mainly a price decision rather than a major feature upgrade, though some shoppers still prefer to hold out for launch discounts or Black Friday.

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  • Best Buy reportedly has all colors of the 256GB model at the same price, and one shopper asked whether Amazon would price match. Samsung's own site was also cited at $849, so a price match may not be necessary if a lower direct price is available.

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  • With Samsung trade-in for an S25 Ultra, the price was reported as $679 new. An employee or education purchase program brought it to $880 with a $300 accessory credit, which can be a better total value than the Amazon price if you qualify.

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Nov 7, 2026 3:10 PM
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pegaseNov 7, 2026 3:10 PM
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Quote from A2B2 View quoted comment :
Best buy has all the colors of 256GB at the same price. Would Amazon price match?
Already at 849 on damsung website.
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Quote from Auracast View quoted comment :
It's a shame we can't get Xiaomi or a few other brands in the USA with their better RAM and functionality. We're stuck with the same two companies, which keep repeating their designs and downgrading their phones while raising prices
Vomits profusely. You want all that data going straight to the CCP?

I'd rather have a 10 year old Samsung than deal with that.
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Quote from 4jason4 View quoted comment :
At this price I'd wait for the s27 ultra in 3 months. Should be a pretty big revision. If you need a phone right now and don't mind used they have s25 ultra 512gb for $600 on ebay slickdeals
This is not correct. Based on the leaks, s27u will be yet another incremental revision (slightly larger battery, minor camera improvements, slightly faster processor). Nothing revolutionary to justify one over the other (for example, more secure Polar ID didn't make a cut).
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EnceladusYesterday 5:44 PM
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Quote from pegase View quoted comment :
Already at 849 on damsung website.
HOW???? I'm trying to snag a 512Gb one for $990 or less and I cannot get it.
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MaS4074Yesterday 11:45 PM
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Wait out for bf you will get better deal
Today 2:16 AM
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FantasticCatfish813Today 2:16 AM
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512gb is on woot for $900. https://electronics.woot.com/offe...ck-jectb-0
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MozartAToday 2:24 AM
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Quote from Angelo1922 View quoted comment :
Buy it now and just don't open it. If a better price comes by on Black Friday, return this one and purchase the new one. If not, you have it ready and waiting!
If you trade in old phone, you can still return unopened phone?

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menxToday 2:26 AM
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Quote from FantasticCatfish813 View quoted comment :
512gb is on woot for $900. https://electronics.woot.com/offe...ck-jectb-0
That's the s25, this thread is for the s26...
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MozartAToday 2:29 AM
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Quote from menx View quoted comment :
That's the s25, this thread is for the s26...
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