Samsung Galaxy S26 models receive price cuts from major retailers
Retailers including Amazon and Mint Mobile have discounted Samsung Galaxy S26 series smartphones by hundreds of dollars.
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Mint Mobile and Amazon have introduced significant discounts on Samsung Galaxy S26 series smartphones, according to reports from Android Police, Android Authority, and The Verge. Android Police reported that Mint Mobile is offering the Galaxy S26 FE for $480 packaged with a full year of mobile service. [1][2][3]
For the higher-end Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Android Authority and The Verge both reported that Amazon reduced the price of the 256GB black model to $949.99. The Verge noted that this represents a drop from the usual price of $1,399.99, while Android Authority reported the deal represents a 32 percent discount or $450 off. [2][3]
The Verge reported that the Galaxy S26 Ultra features an adjustable privacy display designed to hide the screen or portions of it from onlookers. The display operates with a built-in stylus and only shows noticeable changes at steep viewing angles. [3]
Mint Mobile launched in August 2016 to offer prepaid plans online, and T-Mobile US agreed to acquire its parent company Ka'ena Corporation in March 2023 for up to $1.35 billion. [5]
In short
- Mint Mobile is selling the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE for $480 with one year of service.
- Amazon discounted the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to $949.99.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra includes an adjustable privacy display and a built-in stylus.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Mint Mobile is selling the Galaxy S26 FE for $480 with a year of serviceAndroid Police, 25d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]At $450 off, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has rarely been this cheapAndroid Authority, 25d ago
- [3]The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is down to $950 after Prime DayThe Verge, 25d ago
- [4]Deals: Galaxy S26/Ultra up to $510 off, Lenovo IdeaPad 2K touchscreen laptop $250 off, Anker chargers, more9to5Google, 25d ago
Background
- [5]Mint Mobile on Grokipedia
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