Key Takeaways
1. The Galaxy S26 series will start at €999 (around $1,175) for the 256 GB model, moving away from the 128 GB option.
2. Samsung is offering a complimentary storage upgrade from 256 GB to 512 GB in Europe and the UK, but not in North America.
3. Pre-ordering the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus includes a €100 trade-in bonus.
4. Pre-ordering the Galaxy S26 Ultra provides a €150 discount with an older device trade-in, lowering the price to €899 (about $1,059) for the 512 GB model.
5. Pre-orders are expected to start shipping on March 11.
Samsung is just a day away from its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Along with the event announcement, the company revealed launch specifics and some initial pre-order vouchers. A well-known leaker, billbil-kun, has expanded on Samsung’s previous hints.
Pricing Details for Galaxy S26 Series
According to billbil-kun’s post on Dealabs, the Galaxy S26 series will officially kick off at €999 (around $1,175) for the Galaxy S26 with 256 GB of storage. This marks a significant shift, as Samsung is finally moving away from the base-level 128 GB option that was part of the Galaxy S25 lineup (currently priced at $414 renewed on Amazon). The company will also have several stackable discounts available.
Storage Upgrade and Trade-In Bonuses
Samsung has previously stated that it will provide a complimentary upgrade from 256 GB to 512 GB of storage in regions like Europe and the UK. However, this offer may not be available in North America. Billbil-kun mentioned that there will also be €100 trade-in bonuses for those who pre-order the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus.
Discounts for Galaxy S26 Ultra
In addition, those who pre-order the Galaxy S26 Ultra will benefit from a €150 discount when trading in an older device. This effectively brings the starting price of the Galaxy S26 series down to €899 (about $1,059) for the 512 GB model during the pre-order period. Samsung has indicated that pre-orders are expected to start shipping on March 11.
Billbil-kun and Dealabs continue to provide valuable insights into the upcoming event.
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