Samsung Cuts TVs, Galaxy Devices Up to 45% Ahead of Prime Day

Q: The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a flawed battery. Is its Prime Day discount a true bargain or a warning?

It looks more like a bargain than a warning, but not an automatic one. The key issue is that the “flawed battery” claim is not settled fact. Reports are mixed: one review says the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s unchanged 5,000mAh battery can struggle under heavy use, with around five hours of screen time and a likely evening recharge. Other testing is notably more positive, describing battery life as a strength and showing the phone slightly outperforming the S25 Ultra in video rundown tests. That suggests the problem is less a defect than a gap between heavy-user expectations and real-world results. At $1,209 for the 512GB model, the current Amazon price is a meaningful discount from the $1,499 list price and only about $10 above its reported low. By Prime Day standards, that is a legitimate deal, especially for a phone still praised for its AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 200MP camera, long software support through 2033, and useful AI features. Faster 60W charging also softens battery concerns. The caution is practical, not alarming. If you are a power user who prioritizes all-day endurance above everything else, the S26 Ultra may still disappoint even at a discount, especially since rivals offer larger batteries or better stamina. But for buyers who value the broader package and can tolerate charging before bed, this price looks like a real Prime Day opportunity rather than a red flag.

Q: New consoles need expensive storage. Will Prime Day finally make high-speed memory cards affordable for gamers?

Probably not in a broad sense, though Prime Day could deliver a few worthwhile deals. The clearest evidence so far is Samsung’s 256GB P9 microSD Express card, already discounted to about $47-$48 from roughly $80. For gamers buying a Nintendo Switch 2, that is meaningful because the console’s 256GB internal storage can fill quickly, with major games often taking 50GB to 60GB each. Tom’s Guide highlighted that card specifically as an early deal, and it is one of the better prices currently available for the new microSD Express standard. But the wider market still looks expensive. MicroSD Express cards remain far pricier than older microSD cards because they use much faster PCIe/NVMe-style technology, and industry pricing has been pushed up by broader NAND flash demand. Reports in the supplied material say storage prices have doubled or even tripled since late 2025, with little expectation of major relief this summer. That means Prime Day is more likely to produce isolated discounts than a true reset in affordability. Capacity also matters. The 256GB tier is starting to see more tolerable pricing, but larger cards remain costly: Samsung’s 512GB P9 is still around its full $200 list price in some channels, while other 1TB Express cards can approach $300 or more. For gamers, the practical takeaway is to watch Prime Day for targeted bargains on 256GB and possibly 512GB cards, but not to expect high-speed console storage to become genuinely cheap across the board.

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 15

Samsung has rolled out early Prime Day discounts across TVs, phones, earbuds and accessories, with markdowns reaching 45% before Amazon’s sale officially begins.
The steepest featured cut is the 65-inch S85D 4K OLED TV at $1,047, down from $1,897, while the 42-inch S90F OLED drops to $947 and the 43-inch Frame Pro to $697.
On mobile, the Galaxy S26 Ultra with 512GB storage is selling for $1,209 versus $1,499—just $10 above its record low—while Galaxy Buds 3 FE are down to $109 from $149.
Smaller accessories are also discounted, including the Galaxy SmartTag 2 at $19 from $29 and Samsung’s 256GB P9 microSD Express card at $47 from $79, broadening the pre-Prime Day push beyond flagship devices.