I've looked through every Samsung Galaxy S26 preorder deal today — these are the ones I'd buy with my own cash

Preorders for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series are officially live today, and as you’d expect, the opening deals are some of the strongest we’ll likely see all year. Whether you’re eyeing the standard Galaxy S26, the larger S26 Plus, or the top-tier S26 Ultra, retailers and carriers are rolling out aggressive incentives to tempt early adopters - including huge trade-in rebates and even free devices with eligible plans.

In the US, Samsung's own store is offering an excellent trade-in rebate of up to $900 off - a great deal in particular if you're looking for an unlocked device. Meanwhile, T-Mobile is leaning heavily into plan-based promos, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra available without a trade-in on its premium Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans. Verizon is also coming out swinging, with an option to bundle in a free Galaxy S26 Plus with a ...