The Galaxy S26 Ultra is down to $961 right now, but stock looks low

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has dropped to $961 at Amazon, down from its $1,299.99 recommended retail price. That’s a 26% discount relative to the RRP, and it makes this a strong time to grab Samsung’s top-tier 2026 flagship.

This is the 256GB model, and only the Cobalt Violet version is available at this price right now, which often indicates limited stock. The only time we’ve seen it cheaper was during Prime Day, so this deal is close to the best price we’ve seen this year. It also carries a 4.6-star rating, which adds to the appeal if you’ve been waiting for a better price on a premium Android phone.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is built around a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 1-120Hz refresh rate, giving you a big screen for games, video, and everyday use. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and comes with 12GB or 16GB of RAM across the range, with storage options up to 1TB. On the camera side, you get a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, a 50MP 5x telephoto, a 10MP 3x telephoto, and a 12MP front camera.

Samsung also made the phone slimmer and lighter than the last model at around 7.9mm thick and 214g, while keeping the 5,000mAh battery. Add in Android 16, One UI 8.5, and Galaxy AI features, and this is a phone aimed at people who want a huge display, strong zoom photography, and Samsung’s most packed-out phone experience.