Samsung vs Amazon: which retailer has the best unlocked Galaxy S26 preorder deal right now?

Eyeing up the latest Galaxy S26 series, but don't want to sign up for a new plan? Many of the best Galaxy S26 preorder deals are annoyingly locked behind expensive unlimited postpaid plans — but there are still excellent deals to be found elsewhere

For example, both Samsung and Amazon have great options for unlocked devices right now. The former is currently offering an impressive trade-in rebate of up to $900 off (or $150 in store credit), while the latter is throwing in gift cards up to $200 in value.

Which to go for? Well, if you're looking to trade, then the choice here is obvious. Samsung is by far the strongest option for a cheaper unlocked device this week. If you do have a device that can reach the highest value in a trade, then you can potentially get a Galaxy S26 Ultra for just $400 — a very impressive price for such a high-end flagship.

Where things get a little more complicated is if you're not looking to trade. You get a gift card (or store credit, in the case of Samsung) with both deals, but Amazon's free storage upgrade is a very, very strong bonus. Even if you don't tend to run out of storage on your device, phones with higher capacities are simply worth more, which is particularly handy when it comes to trading in further down the line.

Because of that, I'd definitely recommend at least considering Amazon. It looks like the higher capacity devices are starting to sell out, however, so definitely don't tarry if you're interested.

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