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Samsung Cuts S26 Ultra Prices as Foldables Launch and S27 Design Leaks Surface

Price reductions and retailer promotions are making the S26 Ultra notably cheaper while foldable models reach stores and CAD renders show a major redesign for the S27 Ultra.

Overview

  • Samsung reduced the Galaxy S26 Ultra price in India by Rs. 15,000, with the 12GB/256GB model now listed at Rs. 1,24,999 on Samsung India and Flipkart and card cashback and coupons lowering the effective cost further.
  • Retailers worldwide have matched or added to the cuts, with Amazon, Best Buy and Samsung.com showing discounts that in some cases push unlocked S26 Ultra listings below $1,000.
  • Samsung’s 2026 foldable range, including the thinner Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, is in stores with carrier and retailer deals such as Optus’s AU$600 handset discount and reviewers noting trade-offs like no S Pen support and an IP48 water rating.
  • Fresh CAD renders and tipster leaks published this week show a substantial camera-plate redesign for the unannounced Galaxy S27 Ultra while the base S27 appears to keep a near-identical design to the S26, a divergence that signals product differentiation for early 2027.
  • The moves reflect retailers clearing inventory and positioning ahead of competing launches and supply-cost pressures, which gives buyers a chance to buy a flagship at lower prices now and suggests further discounts or tighter margins could shape S27 pricing and promotions.