Samsung Galaxy S26 — top plans and deals in Australia

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series has officially released in Australia, and while you can no longer take advantage of any pre-order bonuses, we're here to help you get the best deal possible, whether you're buying one of the devices outright or on a plan.

The Galaxy S26 range starts at AU$1,549 for the 6.3‑inch base model with 256GB of storage. If you prefer something larger, the 6.7‑inch S26 Plus and 6.9‑inch S26 Ultra with the same storage tier start at AU$1,849 and AU$2,199, respectively.

Under the hood, all three handsets run the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and feature 120Hz displays with 12GB of RAM as standard. However, if you opt for the top-tier 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra, the memory is boosted to 16GB of RAM.

The new devices also boast improved Galaxy AI features, a new Horizontal Lock feature for video recording, 60W fast wired charging and 25W wireless charging. The Galaxy S26 Ultra also gets the game-changing Privacy Display mode, which prevents onlookers from viewing your screen at an angle.

While pre-order offers from Australia’s leading retailers and carriers have dried up, we've taken the liberty of rounding up the top plans and deals that are available post-release to help you get the most bang for your buck.

Whether you're looking to purchase a Galaxy S26 device outright or nab the phone on a plan over 12, 24 or 36 months from Australia's major telcos, here are the best Samsung Galaxy S26 plans and deals available right now.

Samsung Galaxy S26: best deals

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S26 range has been released, it's too late to take advantage of any free storage upgrade deals that were around during the pre-order period.

That said, some carriers are still offering great deals on Galaxy S26 devices. With eligible Optus plans, you can save AU$700 over 24 or 36 months and score a bonus Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) when you sign up for a watch plan of the same length of time. Alternatively, Vodafone is offering AU$400 off the Galaxy S26 or S26 Plus over 24 or 36 months, or AU$700 off if you go for the S26 Ultra.

Vodafone: Save up to AU$1,000 with eligible trade-in and when you stay connected to an eligible plan

Vodafone is offering AU$400 off the Galaxy S26, AU$500 off the Galaxy S26 Plus and AU$700 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra when you stay connected to an eligible plan over 24 or 36 months. You also get AU$300 bonus trade-in credit for your old device on top of what it's worth. T&Cs apply.

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Optus: Get up to AU$700 off when you stay connected to eligible plan + AU$748 off the Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) when you add a Watch plan

Optus has a great offer for anyone looking to go all-in on the Samsung ecosystem. Firstly, customers who purchase a Galaxy S26 device on an eligible 24- or 36-month plan can get up to $700 over the course of their contract. Additionally, those who buy the phone and add a 24- or 36-month Watch plan will get AU$748 off the Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm). T&Cs apply.

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