Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now available with T-Mobile offering the S26 Ultra for FREE with a new line, no trade-in required. Amazon sweetens the deal with free storage upgrades and a $100 gift card on the base model. These promotions come as Samsung quietly raised prices on the S26 and S26 Plus by $100 each.

All three S26 models feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Dynamic AMOLED displays, and seven years of OS updates. The Ultra model stands out with up to 16GB RAM, ergonomic redesign, and built-in S Pen stylus. Despite the $1,299.99 price tag for the 256GB configuration, carriers are offering aggressive promotions to offset costs.

Current S25 owners have little reason to upgrade given six years of promised updates, but S24 users might find these deals compelling. Verizon, AT&T, and Best Buy also offer free phones with trade-ins or new lines. With prices now starting at $899.99 for the base model, these promotions have become essential for budget-conscious buyers looking to access Samsung's latest flagship technology.