How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (and other models) - plus the best deals
Source: ZDNet
Samsung just announced three new phones in the Galaxy S26 series lineup, as well as an update to its earbuds in the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
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Most notably, the new Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with built‑in Privacy Display, which applies a block‑out tint when viewed at an angle, preventing strangers from snooping on your screen. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro feature a wider woofer for full‑spectrum sound and intelligently adapt to real‑world conditions.
Pre‑orders for the new devices start today, and all announced products will officially go on sale on Wednesday, March 11. Below is how to pre‑order every new Galaxy device, plus a guide to which retailers are offering the best deals.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Aside from the Privacy Display feature, Samsung’s highest‑end phone received the most upgrades, including Super‑Fast Charging 3.0, which can reach up to a 75 % charge in just 30 minutes. The camera also got an upgrade with Enhanced Nightography Video and better Super Steady capabilities. The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at $1,300.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
In the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, features like ProScaler (which improves image scaling so photos and videos appear richer and clearer by sharpening text and fine detail while smoothing textures) are powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is also in the Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Plus starts at $1,100.
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Samsung Galaxy S26
The base‑model Galaxy S26 is the cheapest, starting at $900, but it still features the same chipset as the S26+ and the S26 Ultra, giving it all the best Galaxy AI features and speedy performance. Color options are the same across the lineup: Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, plus two Samsung.com exclusive colors: Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.
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Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The more premium Galaxy Buds 4 Pro offer Head Gesture controls to manage calls and engage with Bixby, allowing hands‑free actions. These earbuds provide up to six hours of total music playtime with active noise cancellation on, or seven hours with it off. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro start at $249.
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Galaxy Buds 4
The Buds 4 feature an ultra‑sleek, ergonomic fit with smaller, better‑fitting earbud heads for a secure, comfortable experience during all‑day wear. Enhanced ANC can tune out everything from heavy transit sounds to everyday background noise. The Galaxy Buds 4 start at $179.