Samsung US, PayPal Cut Galaxy S26 Ultra by $150 Through June 7

Q: Beyond today's discount, what hidden subscription costs for AI features will Galaxy S26 Ultra owners face next year?

Galaxy S26 Ultra buyers should expect that some Galaxy AI features may no longer remain free next year, but Samsung has not publicly disclosed a price or a final subscription schedule. The key issue is Samsung’s standing notice that Galaxy AI features were free only through the end of 2025 on supported devices. Since the Galaxy S26 Ultra launched in February 2026, that free-use window has already passed, raising the likelihood that owners in 2027 could face paid access for certain AI tools unless Samsung extends the policy again. That matters because the S26 Ultra’s headline features include AI-driven tools such as Circle to Search, Now Nudge, Photo Assist and AI Call Screening. Samsung has not said which of these, if any, will move behind a paywall, nor how much a subscription would cost. The company has also warned that different terms may apply to AI features provided by third parties, meaning some services could carry separate conditions or charges. So beyond today’s $150 PayPal discount, the hidden cost is uncertainty: buyers may later have to pay recurring fees to keep using some of the phone’s marquee AI capabilities. For now, the existence of future charges is a real possibility, but the exact features, timing and pricing remain unannounced.

3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Jun 5

$150 off is available on Samsung US Galaxy S26 Ultra models through June 7 when buyers enter code PayPal150 and pay with PayPal.
The promotion covers the 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB versions, cutting the base model to $1,150 from $1,300.
Trade-ins can lower the price further: Samsung values a Galaxy S25 Ultra at up to $720, bringing an upgrade down to $430; the S24 Ultra gets $600 and the S23 Ultra $500.
Buyers also receive $100 in Samsung Credit for accessories, adding another incentive as Samsung pushes S26 Ultra sales through its website and Shop Samsung app.