A new year means it's time for a new batch of Samsung Galaxy S26 devices to launch, and considering the South Korean company's previous handsets, it's no surprise that we're seeing a potential iPhone 17 rival and one of the best gaming phones on the market. Of course, time will tell, but the consensus has always been that Samsung is, in terms of performance, Apple's biggest competitor, and if you've been waiting to scoop up a new Android, these are the best pre-order deals we've found.
While it looks like the idea of an S26 Edge has been taken out and thrown into the trash, that doesn't stop me from being excited for the rest of Samsung's new lineup. Back to the ordinary trio of devices, starting from $899.99 / £879 for the standard S26, there's a good selection of handsets depending on whether you want something sleek, cheap(er), and light or a gaming beast with top-tier performance.
Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the base handset for the lineup, coming at the lowest price of the bunch. It's still a premium, flagship device, so it's not weak on performance, but if you're not bothered about a huge display or a larger battery, it's a solid all-rounder for social media scrolling or diving into mobile games, even those releasing in the next few years. Here are the best prices or deals when making your Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders:
- Samsung (US) - $899.99 (256GB) (save up to $565 when trading in or using exclusive offers)
- Samsung (UK) - £879 (512GB) (save £170 on the 512GB model)
- T-Mobile (US) - free (Experience More plan)
Samsung Galaxy S26+ pre-orders
Next on the list is the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the middle child of the lineup, but one that shouldn't be forgotten. It's basically the same as the S26, but with a bigger screen and a larger battery capacity, for those looking to spend a little extra and get some more display real estate - same powerful performance remains. Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S26+ pre-order deals we've found:
- Samsung (US) - $1,099.99 (256GB) (save up to $765 with trade-in and exclusive offers)
- Samsung (UK) - £1,099.99 (512GB) (save £170 on the 512GB model)
- T-Mobile (US) - free (Experience More plan)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-orders
I'm a little biased when it comes to larger phones, so when it comes to the latest of the Samsung lineup, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is my choice. Not only does it boast the biggest display and the fancy S-Pen, but it also offers the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and I'm a sucker for a good Snapdragon chipset. Unsurprisingly, it's the most expensive of the bunch, but if you're willing to splash some more cash, this one is it. We've got a selection of great S26 Ultra pre-orders for you to peruse below:
- Samsung (US) - $1,299.99 (256GB) (save up to $990 with trade-in and exclusive offers)
- Samsung (UK) - £1,279 (512GB) (save £170 on the 512GB model)
- T-Mobile (US) - free (Experience Beyond plan)
We'll be updating this list as we spot more deals, so if none of these suit you, make sure to bookmark this page for any further updates.