I am starting this thread to discuss the Samsung S26 series, including specs, prices, and deals.
Rumors are that it will be available in late February 2026.
I got my S26 Ultra on Friday and decided this evening was the time to port everything over from my S22 Ultra.
The battery on the S22 Ultra wasn't lasting at all. I took the S22 Ultra out of the Otterbox Defender case that it's been in for about two years without ever being removed and the back of the phone is completely lifted away from the phone itself.
The battery is bulging out. It seems like the Otterbox case was the only thing holding it all together.
My problem is I have agreed to trade this phone in with Samsung and said it was undamaged so I really don't think they are going to accept it now.
Jaysus. Never heard that happening on anything in recent times.
After 10th March what is likelihood of decent discounts on s26 ultra? What has that been like in recent years? Thanks
It's good value if you're into billpay phones. Three are charging €149 and eir are €449. All of these are €65 a month unlimited everything plans with 2 year contracts + €3.50 April increase. Just bear in mind that those prices don't include the initial security deposit you'd likely be required to pay. This can be an additional (up to) €500 with Vodafone and up to €400 with eir/Three.
It's always better value to just go Sim only/PAYG and buy the phone outright.
I'm on a bill pay it's a tenner. It's not good value. Take finance from humm, that's better value. Paying 65 per month doesn't represent good value.
Its not for me. I get 15% off 1699 which brings me to 1435. The 256Gb i get 15% off to 1274 less another 15% discount from Groupon code and another 150 off via paypal. So that brought my total to €933less the VAT which i will claim and then sell to CEX for 475. I think my net price to change is €283
One day use of S26U + Buds 4 Pro = Good purchase, if not excellent (given the prices this time).
Happy 😊
Can you see the screen?😁
Small update for the Ultras out, if not the others, last night.
New update for the ultra today no idea what it's done.
Ps anyone trading their phone in get the return pouch thing from Samsung? I got the email from them but nothing in the post
You just get the email. I got it for buds last week and i Have it for phone today. Supply your own packaging
They might do claim free Buds 4 Pro promotion. They did the same with S25U and Buds 3 Pro last year.
Ah ok it's a few years since I used this but they always used to send out one of those plastic packages to return the phone. Should have read the email ha
There isn't a huge difference. If your not trading a a phone 65pm for 2 years v's buying directly and on a sim only plan is much of a muchness I think.
Is the 15% discount still available?
I've tried it and just get "null" or "copy" and not an actual code.
If anyone can get a code, I'd appreciate a PM. Thanks!
Never mind got Groupon code working.
Is €1,124.15 good for the 512GB.
This is with Groupon and PayPal discounts
Using the 26U since Friday, coming from an S25+. Couple of things I've noticed so far:
Have a client here who bought the S26U and used the trade in. She got the Pink one. I told her i am using CEX. When she looked her trade in is worth 85 more with CEX on the B but she says the phone is mint. She hasnt sent it to Samsung yet and is thinking she will sell it to CEX instead and just pay Samsung the trade in price by card. Has anyone done that? Whats the process she wants to know?
Is it my imagination, or has the 256GB already dropped in price on Samsung
That was always the EPP price
Ah grand. Thanks for confirming, thought I was seeing things!
IIt has arrived. Set up complete. Won't change sims until I get the case on Friday
Mine worked without the SIM
Its working fine. Need a case before i sell mine to CEX
Mute point I know, but you'll survive without the case to Friday,Unless your on site doing building work. I often go caseless for days on my phone just to get back to it's out of box feel.
Desk to pocket most of the folks phones spend their time there. Mines flawless since purchased.
Only 1tb available on the Samsung site now.
Will the S25 ultra decrease by much over the next few weeks, thinking this might be a good option if it falls by a good few quid given the 26 upgrade isn't huge.
This never seems to happen funnily enough I've noticed the old models often went up in price for months after new was released.
Best bet is second hand for that tbh.
I have rocked many a time without a cover. Just have a bit of work to do to transfer certain apps.
On the display i find the S26U far more vivid than the S25 Edge. Colours pop so much more. More Vivid.
I bought the S26 Ultra from Samsung via Humm today. The Humm side has gone through but never received a confirmation email from Samsung and now can see 512GB is out of stock on their site. Contacted CS but no luck yet. I am thinking could I also order it from Vodafone on bill pay to cover my back and return either of them (once I dont open it) if I end up getting 2 devices. Is that possible/free to do?
How much are you getting from CeX? For me, the trade in value is lower than Samsung, and much lower than private sale.
