PSA: Samsung Galaxy S26 preorders end in a few days — here’s why it’s a good idea to pick up a device now

If you’re thinking about picking up one of the latest Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones, then take note that the initial preorder phase ends on March 11. In short, you’ve only got a few days left to pick up a device before it’s actually released.

Why the urgency? Well, if you’re someone who follows the best cell phone deals, then you’ll know that the initial preorders phase usually has particularly good promotions on new releases. Outside of Black Friday, it’s usually when you can get the biggest discounts on an upgrade.

Just below, you can see the best promotions for early adopters in both the US and UK. I’ve scanned through all the top retailers to find the biggest discounts here, including options for both carrier and unlocked devices.

The biggest discounts? Locked behind plans and trade-ins, of course. But, it is possible to get upwards of $1,299 / £900 off if you’re willing to hand over an old device.

Over at T-Mobile, for example, you can actually get a free Galaxy S26 Ultra right now with one of the carrier’s high-end plans. In the UK, the biggest discount is Three’s whopping trade-in rebate of up to £914 — one of the highest I’ve ever seen in this territory.

You can check out our freshly published Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review if you’re interested in seeing this device in more detail.