Amazon is offering the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at a 30% discount during the final day of its Prime Big Deal Days promotion. Based on the phone’s current $1,400 starting price, the deal saves $420 and brings the flagship’s effective cost to $980 before any applicable taxes.

The offer requires an active Amazon Prime subscription. Customers who have not used their trial can sign up for one, while existing members can apply the discount directly during the promotion.

Galaxy S26 Ultra deal pricing

Samsung launched the 256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra at $1,300, matching the launch price of the previous-generation Galaxy S25 Ultra. The 512GB version initially cost $1,500, compared with $1,420 for the equivalent S25 Ultra model.

Those prices later increased as component costs rose. The current prices are $1,400 for the base model and $1,600 for the 512GB configuration. That makes the Prime discount particularly significant for shoppers considering Samsung’s top non-folding smartphone.

  • 256GB model: $1,400 before the deal
  • 512GB model: $1,600 before the deal
  • Prime discount: 30%
  • Estimated saving on the base model: $420

What the Galaxy S26 Ultra offers

The Galaxy S26 Ultra includes a 6.9-inch display, S Pen support and a Privacy Display mode. It is also Samsung’s first Galaxy phone to support 60W charging, with a full charge taking about 43 minutes according to the available comparison.

The phone uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset and has a 5,000mAh battery. Its camera system includes a 200MP main camera, a 10MP 3x telephoto and a 50MP ultra-wide camera, alongside a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto lens.

Galaxy S26 Ultra versus Samsung’s foldable

Shoppers weighing the deal against Samsung’s foldable lineup may be looking at the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. That model also uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy platform and has a 5,000mAh battery, but it supports 45W charging and takes about 60 minutes to reach a full charge.

The Z Fold8 Ultra has a 6.5-inch cover screen and an 8.0-inch inner display, while the S26 Ultra keeps a conventional phone design with its 6.9-inch panel. The foldable starts at $1,700 after a 19% Prime discount, making the discounted S26 Ultra considerably less expensive for buyers who do not need a folding screen.

Because the Prime Big Deal Days promotion is in its final day, the Galaxy S26 Ultra discount may not remain available after the event ends. Amazon’s terms and the product listing determine the final price and availability.