45% below
Costs half what others charge for this score
The 3 models with a score between 7.9 and 8.9 have a median price of $1,439.
This cell phone$789
Median score 7.9 to 8.9$1,439
Samsung Galaxy S26: price today and whether it’s worth it
- score 8.4
$789
Best price at Amazonchecked today
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Is it worth it?
Spec score, from 0 to 10
8.4out of 10
- Performance8.3
- Screen8.8
- Camera6.7
- Battery7.8
- Connectivity10.0
- Longevity10.0
On 12/11, the best price of the day for the cell phone Samsung Galaxy S26 was $789 on Amazon, according to Cell Phone Radar. The price and the cheapest store change all the time; here you see the best one from the last check (in 12/11). The price shown is the one from the last check.
Where is it cheapest today?
Updated 12/11/2026
- AmazonTrusted sellerLowest price$789.00Comprar on Amazon
The final price is the one at the store.
Is the cell phone any good?
Specs: score 8.4 of 10 Above the median on 1 componente, tiedthe in 3, below on 1.
- Performancechip and RAM8.3faixa 8.6
- Screenpanel, refresh rate, size and brightness8.8faixa 8.0
- Cameramegapixels, lenses and optical zoom6.7faixa 6.7
- Batterycapacity and fast charging7.8faixa 7.7
- Connectivity5G, NFC, eSIM and water resistance10.0faixa 10.0
- Longevityrelease year10.0
Is Samsung Galaxy S26 worth it?
By today’s numbers, yes: the score of a pricier cell phonethe at the price of a cheaper cell phonethe.
#2 of 4
Score above the price range
Among the 4 models in the $500 to $1,000 range, the median score is 8.1.
This cell phone8.4
Range median8.1
0 weaknesses
No component below the range
Difference of each score from the range median:
- Performance-0.3
- Screen+0.8
- Camera0.0
- Battery+0.1
- Connectivity0.0
Where it sits on the catalog’s price and score map
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- Models in the $500 to $1,000 range
- Samsung Galaxy S26
- Rest of the catalog
- Best score for the price
Compare the Samsung Galaxy S26 with
Cheaper, with a similar score
- Price
- $600$189 less
- Score
- 8.4same score
Direct competitor in the range
- Price
- $740$49 less
- Score
- 7.7score 0.7 menor
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins on battery (7.8 vs. 4.8)
Compare side by sideClose in price and score
- Price
- $532$257 less
- Score
- 6.3score 2.1 menor
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins on camera (6.7 vs. 1.8)
Compare side by side
See also
- The best up to $75029 cell phones
- The best up to $80030 cell phones
- The best up to $1,00033 cell phones
Similar to this model (prices as of 12/11)
- No proven discountscore 8.4score 8.4
Samsung
Galaxy S26 FE$600
Best price at Amazonchecked today
Why
Who it’s forBig screen for shows
Proswireless charging · NFC · eSIM
Consthe storage 128 GB · below average
- No proven discountscore 7.7score 7.7
Samsung
Galaxy S25$740
Best price at Amazonchecked today
Why
Who it’s forSmall cell phone
Prosthe RAM 12 GB · above average
Cons4,000 mAh · below average
- No proven discountscore 8.7score 8.7
Apple
iPhone 18 Pro$1,439
Best price at Amazonchecked today
Why
Who it’s forSmall cell phone
Prosthe RAM 12 GB · above average
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- Samsung Galaxy A57 5G$532 · score 6.3
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8$1,880 · score 7.7
Full spec sheet
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Chip | Exynos 2600 |
| Cores | 10 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| System | Android |
| Factory software version | 16 |
| Screen | |
| Size | 6.7″ |
| Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 3120 px x 1440 px |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| Cameras | |
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3× |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Connectivity and extras | |
| Network | 5G |
| NFC (tap to pay) | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 |
| General | |
| Release | 2026 |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Foldable | No |
| Charging connector | USB-C |
The catalog doesn’t say: memory card.
Day to day
In your hand
15.8 cm tall and 7.6 cm wide, 7.3 mm thick, 190 g.
Water and dust
IP68: withstands dust and submersion beyond 1 meter, for the time and depth the manufacturer states.
For charging
USB-C port, with fast charging.
How to read these numbers
On November 12, 2026, Samsung Galaxy S26 costs $789 (score 8.4); the range median is $670 across 4 models. The score from 0 to 10 comes from the spec sheet (chip, screen, camera, battery, connectivity and year), calculated by the Radar. The final price is the one at the store.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best price for Samsung Galaxy S26 today?
Today's best price is $789, checked in 12/11.
How much does Samsung Galaxy S26 cost today?
On Nov 12, 2026, the recorded price of Samsung Galaxy S26 is $789. It’s the price from a trusted Amazon seller on the collection date; the final price is the one at the store.
Is Samsung Galaxy S26 worth it?
Price counts in its favor: the 3 models with a score between 7.9 and 8.9 have a median price of $1,439, and Samsung Galaxy S26 costs $789, 45% below. In the $500 to $1,000 range, the median score of the 4 models is 8.1; Samsung Galaxy S26's is 8.4, above the previous check, the 2º among them. The score comes from the specs and doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability.
What features does Samsung Galaxy S26 have according to its specs?
The catalog confirms 5G, NFC, eSIM, wireless charging and fast charging.
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How we choose
Source: Amazon.com catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.
Procuramos em Amazon. Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The model is the brand plus the name of the phone; the memory versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.
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