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Samsung’s latest devices just dropped during its Unpacked event, including three new smartphones in the Galaxy S26 lineup, and two new earbud models in the Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro.
Also: Samsung Unpacked 2026 live blog: Galaxy S26 Ultra specs, Buds 4 Pro, preorder deals, more
While the devices aren’t officially available until March 11, preorders are live now, and there are even some deals to be had if you purchase them before their release.
You can save $200 on a Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, or S26 Ultra phone when you shop at Best Buy. That means right off the bat, you can save money on a brand-new Samsung Galaxy S26 device, without needing to trade another device in.
However, if you do want to trade in a device, you can save up to $900 on a new Galaxy S26 series phone, depending on the condition and model of your trade-in device. (Terms and conditions apply.)
The new S26 lineup boasts what Samsung calls the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet. All phones have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, but vary in other features.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with the new built-in Privacy Display, which applies a block-out tint when viewed at an angle, preventing strangers from snooping on your phone’s screen. The S26 Plus features a 6.7-inch display, which is only 0.2 inches smaller than the Ultra, and the same screen as the high-end model.
Also: Every Samsung Galaxy S26 model compared: Should you buy the base, Plus, or Ultra?
Finally, the base-model Galaxy S26 is the cheapest option, but still supports improved photo editing features, Document Scanner, Now Nudge, Now Brief, and an upgraded Circle to Search with Google that will include multi-object detection.
This deal is for unlocked phones, so you can choose your carrier after purchasing.
Preorder the Galaxy S26 lineup at Best Buy before March 11 to instantly snag $200 off.
Also: The best Samsung Galaxy S26 cases
How I rated this deal
These phones haven’t even been released yet, and they are already $200 off, which is why I rated this deal a 4/5. Plus, the fact that you can save even more when applying an eligible trade-in makes preordering at Best Buy a good option if you’re looking to get the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
According to Best Buy, this exclusive deal runs through March 10, so you have until the day before the S26 series is released to get $200 off.
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