Weekly deals: the Galaxy S26 series is on sale, Motorola Razr 2026 series goes on pre-order

This Week’s Best Phone Deals: Samsung Price Cuts and Motorola Razr Pre-Orders

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your phone, this week might be it. We’re seeing some surprisingly early discounts on the newest flagships and some movement in the mid-range market. Whether you’re a Samsung loyalist or a foldable fan, there is a lot to unpack here.

The Samsung Galaxy S26+: Is It Finally at a "Buy" Price?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (256GB) is currently sitting at $890 on Amazon. That is $200 off a phone that hasn’t even been on the shelves for three months. For those keeping track, this is lower than we have seen it in recent weeks, making it a genuinely solid discount for a current-gen device.

But let’s get real for a second: the S26+ isn’t a massive leap over the previous model. You get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a slight bump in wireless charging speed (now 20W), but it still lacks magnets and high-end camera features like a high-res telephoto sensor. If you want to save even more, the Galaxy S25+ is currently around $700. You’d be giving up some battery life (the S26+ is a beast at 16+ hours of active use) and some speaker quality, but you’d keep nearly $200 in your pocket.

S26 or S26 Ultra: Which Way Should You Go?

If you prefer a smaller footprint, the vanilla Galaxy S26 is still the go-to compact flagship. Interestingly, the price gap between the 512GB S26 and the S26+ has narrowed to just $65, which makes the Plus version look like a much better value for the extra screen real estate and battery.

Then there is the big dog: the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This is where Samsung put all the actual innovation this year, including that unique Privacy Display. It is also seeing a $200 discount right now, though it remains one of the most expensive phones you can buy in the US.

Mid-Range Value: The Galaxy A37

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is starting to see some price movement. The base model (6/128GB) is now $75 off, but here is a bit of pro advice: hold out for a deal on the 8/256GB version. Since Samsung is promising six years of support for this phone, you are going to want that extra RAM and storage to keep things running smoothly in 2030.

The Motorola Razr 2026 Lineup: Pre-Orders Are Live

Motorola’s latest foldables are officially available for pre-order, with shipping starting this Thursday, May 21. However, the "new" factor might be a bit thin this year:

• Razr Ultra 2026: It’s basically last year’s phone with a slightly bigger 5,000mAh battery and a brighter screen. It still uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
• Razr+ 2026: A minor refresh of the 2024 model. It gets a 50MP ultra-wide camera (replacing the telephoto) and a 4,500mAh battery, but the $1,100 price tag feels steep for a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip.
• Razr 2026 (Vanilla): This one gets a battery bump to 4,800mAh and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, but the Dimensity 7450X chip inside is only a very minor upgrade over previous versions.

The Real Winner? The Razr Ultra 2025

Here is the secret: if you want a Motorola foldable, skip the 2026 pre-orders and buy last year’s Razr Ultra 2025. It uses the exact same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor as the brand-new Ultra 2026 but costs less than half the price. It even has more RAM and storage than the new entry-level models. It is, quite frankly, the best deal on the market right now for anyone looking to join the foldable revolution.