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Updated · Android Authority · Jun 23Samsung Galaxy S26 Falls to Record-Low $699.99 on Prime Day, 22% Off $900
3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jun 23Summary
- $699.99 buys the unlocked 256GB Galaxy S26 in black on Amazon, undercutting its previous tracked low of $799.99 by $100.
- Prime Day 2026 drove the drop from Samsung's $899.99 list price, making the deal available only to Amazon Prime members.
- The compact flagship pairs a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
- Samsung also bundles Galaxy AI features, a triple rear camera system and U.S. carrier support, while Amazon lists a 4.7 rating and a 1-year warranty.
- The discount follows another same-day Amazon markdown on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, signaling broader Samsung S26 promotional pricing.
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