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T-Mobile is secretly discounting the Galaxy S26 — here's how to get it for $99

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The Galaxy S26 is one of the best Samsung phones you can buy. In fact, we named it the best Samsung phone for most people. Now that it's on sale, Samsung's flagship phone is an even bigger value.

For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering the Galaxy S26 for $4/month with a new line on most unlimited data plans. That's one of the best cell phone deals I've seen this week.

Galaxy S26: $4/month w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Galaxy S26: $4/month w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Galaxy S26 features a 6.3-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 50MP wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto lens and a 12MP front camera. In our Samsung Galaxy S26 review, we said it offers a well-rounded package, especially when you can find it on sale.

When the Galaxy S26 was announced earlier this year, it debuted alongside a $100 price hike. T-Mobile's latest sale is a great way to counter the phone's $899 price tag. In fact, this deal offers Samsung's phone for just $4.16/month over a 24-month span. That totals to $99.84, which is considerably less than Samsung's new price.

In our Galaxy S26 review, we noted how the software plays a substantial role in its value. For example, new Agentic AI features like Now Nudge show how proactive the AI is when recommending actions based on what you're doing with the phone.

Soon after launch, Samsung released an update featuring one of the most ambitious AI tools we've encountered: Gemini’s new task automation. It improves upon the Cross App Actions feature of the previous Galaxy S25 by extending it to third-party apps. It’s remarkable how the AI performed every necessary step to place a Dunkin' order through DoorDash.

On the hardware front, the phone's display has grown to a larger 6.3-inch AMOLED screen that is also brighter than the previous model. Other upgrades, like the camera’s horizon lock and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, add to the phone's overall value.

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.