The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is now available to preorder at Verizon — and the best deal is actually on the Galaxy S26 Plus

Verizon has officially joined the Samsung Galaxy S26 preorder party with a slate of compelling offers to entice prospective upgraders into picking up one of these new flagships. Whether you've got your eye on the Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26 Plus, or the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the carrier's promotions give you plenty of ways to save on any of these shiny new devices.

The standout deal right now? It's on the Galaxy S26 Plus, which you can score for free when you pair it with either Verizon’s premium Ultimate plan or its solid mid-tier Plus plan. If you’d rather keep costs even lower each month, the S26 Plus is also available for just $10 per month on the Welcome Unlimited plan, offering excellent value on a capable flagship. You've got a few options here, depending on the cost and type of plan you're looking at.

For those set on the more powerful Galaxy S26 Ultra, Verizon has options there as well. This stunning new flagship is available for free when you trade-in and pick up a line on the Ultimate unlimited plan. That's perhaps not quite as flexible as today's deal on the Plus, but it's still a very strong promotion considering the device costs a hefty $1,299.99 at full retail.

Verizon's opening Galaxy S26 preorder deal

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon
My favorite deal at Verizon today is on the Galaxy S26 Plus - a device that's currently available for free if you pair it up with either the high-end Ultimate or mid-tier Plus plan. More interested in the Welcome Unlimited plan? Then you can simply get the device for just $10/mo, which is a great price. Alternatively, you can instead trade-in an old device to get the Galaxy S26 Ultra alongside an Ultimate unlimited plan.

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What's new with the Galaxy S26 series?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series refines the Galaxy S25 formula with a slimmer, slightly more rounded design and subtle display enhancements, including improved ProScaler upscaling and more precise color processing on the Ultra model.

Performance sees a more meaningful jump, with the standard models powered by the new 2nm Exynos 2600 chip and the S26 Ultra featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. RAM now starts at 12GB across the lineup (with 16GB on the 1TB Ultra), and a redesigned vapor chamber improves sustained performance. Other hardware upgrades include speedier charging.

Beyond raw specs, the biggest advances are in AI and imaging. The S26 Ultra’s cameras are brighter for better low-light results, with new video features and stabilization improvements. Samsung has also significantly expanded its AI ecosystem, with smarter on-device search, improved Photo Assist tools, upgraded Bixby, and deeper personalization through its 'Personal Data Engine'. The Ultra further stands out with a new pixel-level privacy display, adding a hardware-based security feature not seen on the S25 series.