Samsung just showed off its Galaxy S26 line of phones which are very cool but what T-Mobile is doing with the pricing might be the bigger story. The carrier is selling the whole Galaxy S26 series for very low prices, and in some cases, for free. The best part is that some of these deals don’t require you to give up an old device which is much less common than carriers would have you believe.
Buy the Galaxy S26 Ultra for $0
If you add a new line to T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan, you can get the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra for free. This is Samsung’s most ambitious smartphone yet, with a 200MP f/1.4 camera, 100x AI zoom, built-in S Pen and a 5000mAh battery. That means you can get up to $1,300 in bill credits over the course of 24 months. Customers who already have an Experience plan can also trade it in for any reason.
The Galaxy S26 and S26+ are both similar to each other: The S26 has a 4300mAh battery and Samsung’s newest AI features in a frame that fits in one hand. You can get it for free if you trade in an eligible phone or add a new line on Experience More. People who switch from Metro to T-Mobile can also save up to $800. The S26+ has a QHD+ display and 45W charging which makes it the perfect size and power and you can get it for free with a trade-in and save up to $900 when you add a new line.
If you’re not ready to add a line or trade something in, most other qualifying plans still take $600 off any device in the lineup.
How This Stacks Up
T-Mobile’s deal is much easier to get than what other companies are currently offering. For example, AT&T’s free phone deal only applies to Galaxy S, Note, or Z series trade-ins, which is a much smaller group of people who can take advantage of it. In a market where loyalty doesn’t always pay off, T-Mobile stands out because it gives the same discounts to both new and existing customers.
The deal also comes with a 5-year price guarantee which gives you peace of mind for a long time. In addition to the savings on the phone, every S26 purchase from T-Mobile comes with $40 off Samsung Galaxy Buds which is a nice bonus. To be eligible, you must buy the phone on a monthly payment plan and pay the sales tax on the pre-credit price, as well as a $35 device connection fee.
There isn’t much stock, and shipping starts on the official launch date so if you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now is a good time to make up your mind.