2 Galaxy deals under $977 that caught our attention

Every item here is priced below its recent average.

Flagging Samsung phones this week means one thing: the S26 lineup has started to move. Two unlocked models just landed at prices that undercut what most retailers have been holding for months, and both sit comfortably below the $1,000 mark.

If you have been waiting out the launch window. This is the part of the cycle where the math starts to work in your favor.

Samsung Galaxy S26+, Unlocked Android Smartphone (256GB, Black) drops to $849 - save $250.99. A 23% cut on the current-gen flagship-plus is the kind of number that does not hang around. The Ultra is right behind it at $977, a $322.99 swing off sticker. Neither price includes carrier strings or trade-in gymnastics, which is exactly how a phone deal should read.

THE DEALS

Samsung Galaxy S26+, Unlocked Android Smartphone (256GB, Black)

$849 (was $1099.99) - Save $250.99 (23% off)

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The S26+ is the sweet spot in this generation. It packs the same AI-accelerated processor as the Ultra, Photo Assist editing that works off typed prompts, and a front camera wide enough to stop cropping people out of group shots. The 256GB base storage is enough for most people, and the unlocked build means you can carry it to any carrier. Night shots stay crisp, the display auto-sharpens detail, and Now Nudge surfaces the right suggestions at the right moment. At $849 this is the phone most people should actually buy.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Unlocked Android Smartphone (256GB, Black)

$977 (was $1299.99) - Save $322.99 (25% off)

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The Ultra brings the full flagship package: a privacy display that blurs the screen for onlookers when you type passwords or open sensitive apps, Nightography for after-dark video, and the same Galaxy AI photo tools as the rest of the line. The extra $128 over the S26+ buys the bigger, sharper panel and the camera hardware people actually argue about online.

If you want the biggest screen and the best low-light shots Samsung builds, $977 is a fair ask for the 256GB model.

Why These Deals Matter

Both phones sit under their typical street pricing, which matters more than the sticker-to-sale gap. Two unlocked S26 units under $1,000 in the same week is worth a look, especially since neither requires a carrier plan or a trade-in to hit the number. The S26+ at $849 and the S26 Ultra at $977 give you two clear tiers of the same generation without forcing you to overpay for the step up.

Final Verdict

If the S26+ covers everything you need, grab the $849 price and move on. If the camera and display matter most, the Ultra at $977 is the stronger spend.

Both are unlocked, both are current gen, and neither is likely to stay at this level for long.