Is $749 a good price for the Galaxy S26?

Yes. The lowest price seen since November 2, 2026 was $849.99, and Walmart lists it at $749 as of November 5, 2026. That is $100 below the only other recorded price.

How does the Galaxy S26 compare with the S26+ or S26 Ultra?

The S26 is the smallest model at 6.3 inches and 5.89 oz. The larger models give you a bigger screen and battery, but the S26 keeps the same 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage and triple camera setup.

Does the Galaxy S26 work on all US carriers?

The unlocked model supports T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Boost Mobile and Google Fi, with GSM and CDMA networks and 5G. It takes a nano SIM or an eSIM.

The phone, a USB-C cable and SIM tool. Samsung does not include a charger or case, so budget for those separately.

Does it support wireless charging?

Yes. It supports wireless charging and fast wired charging over USB-C.

For most people, yes. 8K video and large game installs fill it faster, and there is no microSD slot, so heavy shooters should consider the 512 GB version.

Where is the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Unlocked cheapest?

At Best Buy, for $849.99, as of our latest check.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Unlocked at its lowest price?

Yes: $849.99 is the lowest price we've seen for it since November 2.

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Unlocked?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Samsung, Best Buy, Walmart, TEKSwork, eBay.

Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Unlocked

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Our take on the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Unlocked

The Galaxy S26 is Samsung's 2026 flagship phone in a compact 6.3-inch body, with a 2340 x 1080 OLED display, 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It runs Android on Snapdragon-class hardware with 5G, a 50 MP main camera plus telephoto and ultrawide lenses, 8K video and a 12 MP front camera. It supports wireless and fast charging, an IP68-style water resistance rating, and dual SIM with nano SIM and eSIM. At $749 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026, it sits well below the $849.99 it was listed at on November 2, 2026, making this the lowest price seen so far.