When Does Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra go on Sale?

Samsung has officially unveiled its much-awaited Galaxy S26 flagships, led by the S26 Ultra. While pre-orders are now live across most global markets, sales do not begin right away. If you’re wondering exactly when you can buy one, or when it will arrive at your doorstep, here’s a clear breakdown of the timeline.

Galaxy S26 Ultra release date revealed

As usual, Samsung is now accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra worldwide. Alongside its official retail stores, you can pre-order the new flagships through Samsung’s website, third-party retail partners, and carriers. Customers who pre-order early may receive their devices in the first week of March. However, the Galaxy S26 series will be widely available in stores and online only on March 11.

That’s when you can enter a store and walk away with a Galaxy S26 in your hand. But if you pre-order now, you not only increase the chances of getting your hands on the new Samsung flagships early, but you also get access to additional benefits. Here are the starting prices for the three models:

• Galaxy S26 – Starting at $899 (256GB)
• Galaxy S26+ – Starting at $1,099 (256GB)
• Galaxy S26 Ultra – Starting at $1,299 (256GB)

Moreover, Samsung offers boosted trade-in credits during pre-orders. If you buy through the company’s official website, you can also pick a Galaxy S26 in special colors. The devices come in Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue colors as standard, but also in Pink Gold and Silver Shadow shades on Samsung’s website.

The biggest perk of pre-ordering a Galaxy S26 through Samsung’s website is our Mystery Box program. Read below:

Pre-order the Galaxy S26 series through our Mystery Box program to receive a bundle of free gifts. Each box includes 65W GaN charger, USB-C wired earbuds, case, screen protector, desktop stand, cleaning kit, screen protector, and a few extra surprises. Shipping is on us (US only). Fill out this verification form to claim your box. Open the link in Chrome, Samsung Internet, or any web browser (not in the Shop Samsung app) to avoid errors.