You should only buy it when its on sale the Samsung Galaxy S26 just dropped to an all-time low AU$992

Date:
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:54:26 +0000

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We praised the entry-level Samsung flagships display and surprisingly long battery life, though there are some glaring shortcomings but this deal is a hard one to pass up at this price.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Its an exciting time to be a Samsung phone fan right now with the recent launch of its new foldable range, including a brand new form factor for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 .

Pre-orders are still ongoing , but with prices starting from AU$1,949, not everyone will be springing for these premium phones.

If youre in the market for something much more affordable, then youre in luck
the Samsung Galaxy S26 is currently at its all-time low price of AU$992 on Amazon , or a whopping 36% off. Save 36% (AU$557) Samsung Galaxy S26 (256GB): was AU$1,549 now AU$992 at Amazon

Costing less than Apples budget phone the AU$999 iPhone 17e the base
model Samsung Galaxy S26 is a true flagship device with three camera lenses, 12GB of RAM and the full Galaxy AI suite. This deal handily beats the
all-time low we saw during EOFY and Prime Day. Amazon has the Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue and White colours available for this price. View Deal Our Samsung Galaxy S26 review praised the bright AMOLED display, reliable 3-lens camera setup and surprisingly long battery life given its relatively small 4,300mAh capacity. It also has a 6.3-inch screen, perfect for those who like smaller-sized handsets.

Storage options now also start at 256GB, up from the predecessors 128GB. That change, plus the other improvements over the S25, meant the S26 came with a price increase from AU$1,399 to AU$1,549.

Aussies also miss out on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset found in the US
model, having to settle for an Exynos 2600 processor. Our reviewer also noted the relatively slow 25W charging speed and the lack of full Qi2 wireless charging support, commenting that this phone is only worth buying when its on sale.

And thats why this phone is an easy recommendation for less than AU$1,000, despite its shortcomings. Its a solid entry-level flagship with the specs to back it up, which also comes in an increasingly rare 6.3-inch size. Price comparison: Find the best deal for your next phone Plans Unlocked Recommended Data (high to low) Data (low to high) Monthly cost (high to low) Monthly cost (low to high) Price (high to low) Price (low to high) Plans Unlocked See all prices (25995 found) Filter Recommended Data (high to low) Data (low to high) Monthly cost (high to low) Monthly cost (low to high) Price (high to low) Price (low to high) voucher gift Samsung Galaxy S26 (512GB Blue) No-contract plan + 48mth device repayments data 5GB 30 upfront Monthly 48.63 /mth 30 upfront 48.63 /mth View Deal at EE voucher gift Samsung Galaxy S26 (256GB White) No-contract plan + 48mth device repayments data 5GB 30 upfront Monthly 49.78 /mth 30 upfront 49.78 /mth View Deal at EE voucher gift Samsung Galaxy S26 (256GB White) No-contract plan + 36mth device repayments data 5GB 30 upfront Monthly 51.26 /mth 30 upfront 51.26 /mth View Deal at EE Show more



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