Galaxy S26 pre-order poll shows it’s one model or nothing for the majority of you

Source: Android Authority

Introduction

It’s the eve of Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event, which means we’re expecting the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra to finally go official tomorrow after months of steady leaks. By now, there aren’t many surprises left. Among other things, the Ultra’s new Privacy Display has been widely teased, we’re expecting a Snapdragon/Exynos split depending on region, and there are refreshed colors across the lineup. It’s shaping up to be a very typical Galaxy launch, which will probably also mean the usual wave of Samsung pre‑order deals. With those pre‑orders likely opening as soon as the event wraps up, we wanted to know if you’re planning to get your order in.

Poll Overview

The poll was run in my colleague Joe Maring’s recent article, which argued that buying a Galaxy S25 right before the S26 arrives doesn’t make much sense. That’s solid advice, but this poll wasn’t about whether you agree with that take. Instead, we simply wanted to find out how many of you are ready to pre‑order Samsung’s newest flagship as soon as it becomes available.

Results

• Galaxy S26 Ultra – 41% of the vote
• No pre‑order – 40% of the vote
• Galaxy S26 – 12% of the vote
• Galaxy S26 Plus – 6% of the vote

The chart shows voters largely split into two clear camps, but it wasn’t a decision between two of the models. The Ultra alone accounted for 41% of the vote, while 40% said they don’t plan to pre‑order any of the devices at all. The standard S26 and the S26 Plus were distant also‑rans.

Interpretation

As someone who owns two of the Plus models from previous Galaxy S generations, I was a bit surprised by these results. In the past the Plus has sometimes been the most popular middle‑road option, but this outcome appears to reflect the intentions of early adopters rather than the broader buyer base.

Those most interested in value might not be keen to get in at the pre‑order stage; they may wait for the first discount in a major sale or hope for a price drop on the Galaxy S25 series after launch. Others may simply stick with their current daily driver for another year.

The buyers most eager to be on the pre‑order list are likely to have the budget and desire to get the latest handset as soon as possible. With that disposition, the Ultra—being the most powerful and the most expensive model—makes sense as the top choice. The Ultra is also expected to have a different chipset from the other two devices in many regions, which could make pre‑order deals more attractive for that sibling.

The result is quite stark—let’s hope Samsung has appropriately stocked up on the top sibling in the series.