Retailers are rolling out “early Black Friday” discounts across major smartphone lineups, including significant price drops for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Nothing Phone (3).
Samsung Offers Discounts and Trade-In Credits for Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung has initiated promotional pricing on its latest flagship devices, offering consumers a $250 discount on the Galaxy S26 Ultra without requiring a trade-in.
Buyers who choose to trade in an older device can receive up to $720 in credit, with the company valuing the Galaxy S25 Ultra at $720 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $600, according to LavX News. Samsung notes that these offers are mutually exclusive; customers must choose between the straight discount or the trade-in credit.
Pricing varies by retailer. While the 12GB/256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at $1,150 on the Samsung U.S. store, Walmart offers the same model for $1,115. Amazon has also discounted both the 256GB and 512GB versions of the S26 Ultra by as much as $450, bringing the 256GB model to $950 for a limited time, Gizmodo reported.
The flagship model has seen incremental improvements over previous iterations, including a new software-based Privacy Display feature that allows users to toggle screen obscuration at the pixel level via settings.
The Galaxy Z Fold8, which Samsung identified as its best-selling foldable in the third quarter, has also seen price adjustments. Following a $100 drop from last week, the 12GB/256GB model is now priced at $1,500 at Walmart.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is also available for $50 less than its price last week, GSMArena noted. Walmart lists the Z Fold8 Ultra at $1,700 for the 12GB/256GB model and $1,975 for the 12GB/512GB configuration. Walmart does not carry the Silver Shadow and Pink Gold colors exclusive to Samsung.com.
In addition to standard pricing, Samsung is offering a $200 discount if customers bundle the Z Fold8 or Z Fold8 Ultra with a Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, or Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. While the company previously offered a free double storage upgrade at launch, that promotion has been discontinued due to rising memory costs.
Nothing Phone (3) Price Reductions
The Nothing Phone (3) is currently available on Amazon for $499, marking a $200 reduction from its recommended retail price. This discount represents a 29% price cut, returning the device to its lowest-ever price point, Android Authority reported. The device features a transparent design with Glyph lighting, a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 5,150mAh battery that supports 65W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Camera specifications for the Nothing Phone (3) include four 50MP sensors: a main camera, an ultrawide, a periscope telephoto lens, and a selfie camera. The system supports 3x optical zoom, 6x lossless zoom, and up to 60x ultra zoom. Although the phone launched in 2025, it remains a contender in the mid-range market due to its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and 12GB or 16GB of RAM.
Galaxy S26 FE and S26+ Promotions
Samsung has applied a $100 discount to both the 128GB and 256GB versions of the Galaxy S26 FE. The phone is powered by an Exynos 2500 deca-core processor and carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Samsung has committed to providing security updates for the S26 FE through 30 September 2033.
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ price has dropped in the UK market. The S26+ features a 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED screen that hits a peak of 1,350 nits with HDR video, alongside a triple camera setup and stereo speakers. The device includes IP68 water resistance and Corning Victus 2 glass for added durability.