Preorder the Samsung Galaxy S26 now – here’s how (and where to find deals)

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Samsung just announced three new phones in the Galaxy S26 series lineup, as well as an update to its earbuds in the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. 

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Most notably, the new Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with built-in Privacy Display, which applies a block-out tint when viewed at an angle, preventing strangers from snooping on your phone's screen. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro come with a wider woofer to supply full-spectrum sound true to the original recording, all while intelligently adapting to real-world conditions.

Preorders for the new devices start today, and all of the products announced will officially go on sale on Wednesday, March 11. Here's how to preorder every new Galaxy device, plus a guide to which retailers are offering the best deals.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 

Aside from the Privacy Display feature, Samsung's highest-end phone received the most upgrades, including Super-Fast Charging 3.0, which minimizes downtime by reaching up to a 75% charge in just 30 minutes. The camera also got an upgrade with Enhanced Nightography Video and better Super Steady capabilities. The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at $1,300.

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Meanwhile, in the Samsung Galaxy S26+, features like ProScaler (which improves image scaling so photos and videos appear richer and clearer at a glance by sharpening text and fine detail while smoothing textures) are powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is also in the Ultra. The Galaxy S26+ starts at $1,100.

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Samsung Galaxy S26

The base-model Galaxy S26 is the cheapest, starting at $900, but it still features the same chipset as the S26+ and the S26 Ultra, so it has all the best Galaxy AI features coupled with speedy performance. The color options remain the same in the S26 as the other two models: Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue, as well as two Samsung.com exclusive colors: Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

The more premium Galaxy Buds 4 Pro offer Head Gesture controls to manage calls and engage with Bixby, allowing users to perform subsequent actions hands-free. These earbuds get up to six hours of total music playtime with active noise cancellation on, or seven hours with it off. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro start at $249. 

Galaxy Buds 4

The Buds 4 features an ultra-sleek, ergonomic fit with smaller, better-fitting earbud heads to deliver a more secure, comfortable experience during all-day wear. In addition, Enhanced ANC can tune out everything from heavy transit sounds to everyday background noise. The Galaxy Buds 4 start at $179.