Samsung will offer unique bonuses for pre-ordering the Galaxy S26 series — customers can save up to 350 euros
Today, the Galaxy Unpacked presentation will take place, where Samsung will introduce the Galaxy S26 flagship smartphone series and several other gadgets.
Shortly before this event, the reputable French insider billbil-kun published details of the European incentive program for those who place a pre-order immediately after the Unpacked event, and this offer will be valid until March 10.
What is known
Buyers of the basic version of the Galaxy S26 with 256 GB will receive a model with 512 GB at no extra charge. Considering the price difference between configurations, the benefit amounts to approximately €200–300.
Additionally, Samsung will introduce additional bonuses for purchasing gadgets through trade-in (this is a program that allows you to exchange an old device (smartphone, tablet, or watch) for a discount when purchasing a new one):
- Galaxy S26 and S26+ — + €100 to the standard valuation;
- Galaxy S26 Ultra — + €150;
- for the Ultra version with 1 TB — the bonus increases to €200.
If you combine the memory bonus and the increased payout for trade-in, the buyer can save up to €350.
Everything known about the specifications, prices, and release date of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, European prices for the new smartphones will be as follows:
- Galaxy S26: from €999 for the 12+256 GB version;
- Galaxy S26+: from €1269 for the 12+256 GB version;
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: from €1469 for the 12+256 GB version.
The characteristics of the Galaxy S26 lineup were previously revealed and they do not differ much from the previous generation:
| Model | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26+ | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.7×7.2 mm, 167 g | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm, 190 g | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm, 214 g |
| Display | 6.3″, LTPO-OLED, 1–120 Hz, 2340×1080, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | 6.7″, LTPO-OLED, 1–120 Hz, 3120×1440, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | 6.9″, LTPO-OLED, 1–120 Hz, 3120×1440, Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Privacy Display feature |
| Chipset | 10-core Exynos 2600, 2 nm | 10-core Exynos 2600, 2 nm | 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3 nm |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM + 256/512 GB ROM | 12 GB RAM + 256/512 GB ROM | 12/16 GB RAM + 256/512/1024 GB ROM |
| Cameras | 50 MP, 1/1.56″, f/1.8, OIS (main) 12 MP, 1/2.55″, f/2.2 (wide-angle) 10 MP, 1/3.94″, f/2.4, OIS (telephoto) 12 MP, 1/3.2″, f/2.2 (front) |
50 MP, 1/1.56″, f/1.8, OIS (main) 12 MP, 1/2.55″, f/2.2 (wide-angle) 10 MP, 1/3.94″, f/2.4, OIS (telephoto) 12 MP, 1/3.2″, f/2.2 (front) |
200 MP, 1/1.3″, f/1.4 (main) 50 MP, 1/2.5″, f/1.9 (wide-angle) 10 MP, 1/3.94″, f/2.4, OIS (telephoto, zoom 3×) 50 MP, 1/2.52″, f/2.8 (periscope, zoom 5×) 12 MP, 1/3.2″, f/2.2 (front) |
| Battery | 4300 mAh, fast charging 25 W, wireless 15 W | 4900 mAh, fast charging 45 W, wireless 15 W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 60 W, wireless 25 W |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
The smartphones will run on Android 16 with the latest OneUI 8.5 skin and will not have built-in magnets for wireless charging — this option will only be available with special cases.
In South Korea, the S26 and S26+ will be available with the world's first 2 nm Exynos 2600 chipset, while in other regions they will be offered exclusively on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, whereas the S26 Ultra will be exclusively on it (including in Korea).
Source: Dealabs
