This week Samsung has dropped the brand new Galaxy S26 range. And while new phones are expensive, we have the hack you need to slash up to $700 off the price tag when you upgrade to Samsung’s latest Galaxy device.
How to save up to $700 off a Galaxy S26 device
Thankfully you don’t have to choose between Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone just to score money off an S26 device. Each provider is offering as much as a $700 discount, which is divided across the length of your repayment term. If you pick a 36-month term, the $700 discount works out to be a saving of roughly $19.44 per month.
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Below we have broken down each telco’s S26 device discounts:
Telstra’s S26 deal
Until March 10, Galaxy S26 preorders made through Telstra include a saving of $700 on the S26 Ultra, $500 on the S26 Plus and $400 on the standard model.
Telstra S26 customers will also get a $300 trade-in bonus when they trade-in an eligible device. This extra credit is on top of the device’s existing value, so if your old phone was worth $500, for example, Telstra would give you $800 instead.
Optus’ S26 deal
Until April 8, Optus S26 customers can save $700 on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Otherwise if you want either the S26 Plus or the standard S26 model, you can save $500.
Plus with any device you can also get $748 off a Galaxy Watch 8 on select phone and watch plans. This offer is only available when you buy a new Galaxy S26 device on an eligible plan and stay connected on a Watch Plan for 24 or 36 months. The Watch Plan costs an additional $10 per month and gives you a mobile connection for your smartwatch when you don’t have your phone.
Vodafone’s S26 deal
Until March 10, customers who pre-order any Galaxy S26 from Vodafone can immediately save $700 on the S26 Ultra model, $500 on the S26 Plus model and $400 on the standard model. Plus a $300 bonus credit is also applied when trading in an eligible device.
Customers who pre-order before March 2 can also save $14 per month on the price of their plan.
Compare Galaxy S26 plans
Here are Telstra, Optus and Vodafone’s 36-month mobile plans for the S26 device with 256GB:
These are Telstra, Optus and Vodafone’s 36-month mobile plans for the S26 Plus device with 256GB:
And for those looking for the S26 Ultra device with 256GB, here are Telstra, Optus and Vodafone’s 36-month mobile plans:
Christie Graham is Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, Australia’s mobile and internet comparison site.
