Don’t Make This Mistake with Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-orders

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 series, led by the Ultra model, on February 25, with pre-orders expected to begin on the same day. As always, major U.S. carriers will roll out aggressive launch deals to grab attention. But before you rush to place an order through your carrier, it’s worth taking a closer look at Samsung’s own store.

Ordering directly from Samsung often lets you access the same carrier financing and trade-in offers, while also unlocking exclusive bonuses. Moreover, you can participate in our Mystery Box program and score additional benefits not available anywhere else. This combination delivers better overall value than going through a carrier alone.

Pre-order a Galaxy S26 through Samsung to score extra perks

Many people assume carrier pre-orders are the easiest or only way to get a phone with monthly payments. Carriers do offer financing and trade-in deals, but those deals are usually accessible on Samsung’s website as well. You can select your carrier while placing your order and take advantage of the best offers from both parties.

When you reserve and pre-order a Galaxy S26, S26+, or S26 Ultra directly from Samsung, you get a $30 instant credit redeemable agains accesories and other add-ons. You also get the best trade-in deals and a bunch of other bundle offers. In short: You enjoy all the benefits of carrier financing, plus some extras.

But that’s not it. Beyond official Samsung and carrier offers, pre-orders made through Samsung’s website are eligible for our Mystery Box. All you have to do is sign up for the program here and place your order through the direct Samsung link shared with you at launch. We will verify your order and send a free Mystery Box once successfully verified.

Pro Tip: Watch this Samsung page on launch day as the Galaxy S26 Ultra may pop up early for pre-order before Unpacked starts.

Each box will contain a free 65W GaN charger (perfect for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s boost to 60W wired charging). Moreover, you get a free case, screen protector, phone stand, cleaning kit, and more accessories. Slots are filling fast — sign up now.