# The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with 512GB of storage has dropped to $1,299.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-13 · Lifehacker*

## Key points

- The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB is now $1,299, its lowest price to date.
- It comes with Android 16 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor.
- The S Pen is included but does not sit completely flush, making it easier to dislodge.
- The phone's 200MP main camera and multiple lenses enable flexible, high-detail photography and video.
- AI tools for automatic edits and smarter photo search are built into the camera experience.

**Companies:** Samsung
**Countries:** South Korea

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