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Updated · Mashable · Jun 26

Samsung Cuts Galaxy S26 Ultra to $1,119.99 in Prime Day Deals as Monitors Drop by $600

Updated

Updated · Mashable · Jun 26

Samsung Cuts Galaxy S26 Ultra to $1,119.99 in Prime Day Deals as Monitors Drop by $600

Q: With some prices inflated, are Prime Day shoppers getting real bargains or just falling for sophisticated marketing tactics?

Prime Day shoppers are getting a mix of real bargains and sophisticated marketing, and the difference comes down to verification. There is strong evidence that some Samsung deals are genuine. Several highlighted products are reported at or near their lowest recorded prices, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Odyssey G9 monitor, the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Samsung’s S90F TV. Independent deal coverage also notes that worthwhile Prime Day offers are typically at least 20% off and at their lowest price in months, while some products across Amazon have hit record lows. But inflated reference prices and misleading markdowns are also a real risk. Shopping experts warn that some “list prices” are rarely charged in practice, making discounts look larger than they are. Amazon’s own rollout of price-history tools, along with the popularity of Keepa and CamelCamelCamel, reflects that concern: shoppers need historical data to tell whether a deal is truly exceptional or just dressed up. The practical test is simple. A real bargain is one that beats the item’s recent selling price, ideally matching or undercutting its 90-day or 365-day low, and also compares well with Walmart, Best Buy or direct-from-brand pricing. If the discount is only against an inflated “was” price, it is marketing, not savings. For Prime Day 2026, disciplined shoppers can find real value, especially on selected Samsung electronics. Those who buy on urgency alone are more likely to overpay.

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Jun 26

$1,119.99 for the 512GB Galaxy S26 Ultra marks a new Amazon low, undercutting its previous best price of $1,199.99 during Day 3 of Prime Day.
Prime Day discounts span Samsung's lineup, including the Z Fold7 at $1,469.99, the Galaxy Watch Ultra at $434.99 and the 55-inch S90F OLED TV at $1,397.99.
Monitors are among the steepest cuts: Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 fell $600 to $699.99, while the 49-inch Odyssey G9 bundle dropped $500 to $799.99.
Amazon says the sale is still ongoing, with more Samsung price changes and stock updates expected as Prime Day continues.