Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra prices have fallen sharply as retailers clear inventory ahead of the anticipated Galaxy S26 series launch. Sky Mobile now offers the flagship device for £31 monthly with £12 upfront, representing a £432 saving from the original £43 monthly rate.
The 256GB model in Titanium Black, Grey, Silverblue, or Whitesilver colors drops to approximately £1 daily across a 31-day month. Giffgaff provides an alternative at £29.84 monthly over 36 months plus £25 upfront, cutting £240 from the device cost. Both carriers require separate data plans, with Sky including only 100MB and Giffgaff offering 75GB for £10 or 150GB for £12.
These reductions compare favorably to the £1,249 retail price available through Amazon and Samsung's direct channels. The timing matches mounting speculation about Samsung's next-generation smartphone family, expected to debut at a February 25 Unpacked event in San Francisco.
South Korean media reports and tipster Evan Blass point to a three-model Galaxy S26 lineup maintaining established naming conventions. SamMobile documentation suggests Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra variants will follow Samsung's historical release patterns, with devices potentially reaching UK retailers within weeks of announcement.
Pricing may remain consistent with the current generation, according to South Korean publication Fnews. The Galaxy S26 could start at £799, the S26 Plus at £999, and the S26 Ultra at £1,249, mirroring S25 series positioning.
The outgoing Galaxy S25 Ultra has earned a 4.9-star rating on Samsung's official website. Customer feedback highlights battery performance, display quality, and camera capabilities as standout features, though some users noted the stylus no longer includes Bluetooth functionality.
"The S25 Ultra is amazing. Battery excellent, picture quality is second to none, and the screen is by far the best on the market."
Another adds, "Amazing quality, looks awesome and very vibrant. Amazing battery, only needs charging every three days."
In the United States, Samsung offers up to $700 in instant trade-in credit toward the Galaxy S25 Ultra, potentially reducing the cost to $600. Without trade-in, $250 credit remains available as the company prepares for the S26 family introduction.
Technical specifications for the current model include a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset delivers 40% NPU, 37% CPU, and 30% GPU improvements over the previous generation.
Camera capabilities feature a 200MP main sensor alongside 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 50MP ultra-wide lenses. Galaxy AI enhancements include Circle to Search, Live Translate, and Night Video with Audio Eraser functionality.
Samsung recently demonstrated the S25 Ultra's capabilities by live-streaming the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The company installed 26 devices around San Siro Stadium to broadcast athlete entrances and venue excitement.
Looking ahead, Galaxy S26 specifications reportedly include Exynos 2600 chipset deployment in approximately 50% of devices across South Korea and European regions. The 2nm process chip could feature an NPU 30% faster than Qualcomm's flagship and offer 14% better CPU multi-core performance with up to 75% higher GPU performance.
Camera upgrades may include a larger 1/1.1-inch 200MP Sony sensor with f/1.4 aperture allowing 47% more light capture. The S26 Ultra could receive curvier corners, a 7.9mm thickness (0.3mm slimmer than S25 Ultra), and a new M14 OLED display with privacy features.
Samsung's inventory clearance extends beyond smartphones to Galaxy Watch 8 devices. Selected accounts see up to $270 instant savings without trade-in requirements, while standard offers provide $200-$250 discounts with eligible device exchanges.
The company's broader strategy appears focused on transitioning inventory before introducing One UI 8.5 software alongside new hardware. Beta testing since December suggests expanded dark theme, lockscreen widget support, and improved inter-device connectivity features.
Market positioning remains competitive as Samsung balances innovation with supply chain realities. The three-model strategy targets broad market coverage while maintaining premium segment pricing against Apple's iPhone lineup and Google's Pixel devices.
Final pricing and availability details for the Galaxy S26 series will be confirmed at the February 25 Unpacked event. Samsung typically follows announcement with pre-orders opening in early March and retail availability shortly thereafter.
