US Mobile Cuts Pixel 10 to $250 With $109 Annual Plan on July 3

Q: At these sale prices, does the S26 Ultra's AI power justify its cost over the Pixel 10's value?

For most buyers at these sale prices, no—the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s extra AI power does not justify costing more than double the Pixel 10 bundle. The math is stark. The Pixel 10 costs $250 with a required annual US Mobile plan, or $369 total including the cheapest $109 year of service. The S26 Ultra is $799 before that same plan cost, putting its effective total at about $908. That is roughly $539 more than the Pixel 10 package. The S26 Ultra is clearly the more capable AI phone. It gets the shared Gemini features that also come to the Pixel 10, then adds Samsung-specific tools such as stronger generative photo editing, proactive assistant actions, Audio Eraser across third-party apps, and more advanced camera AI. It also brings superior hardware: a Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 chip, a 6.9-inch display, a 200MP main camera, faster charging, and stronger zoom and video tools. But the Pixel 10 already covers the essentials at an unusually low price. It offers Gemini integration, a Tensor G5 chip, a 5x telephoto lens, Qi2 charging, and seven years of software updates. For mainstream users who want AI features, good cameras, and long support, that is exceptional value. The S26 Ultra makes sense only for buyers who will actually use its premium camera system, larger display, heavier AI editing suite, and flagship performance. If the question is value, the Pixel 10 wins easily. If the question is maximum capability regardless of price, the S26 Ultra earns its premium.

1 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jul 3

$250 gets buyers a Pixel 10 from US Mobile in a one-day promotion starting at 11 a.m. ET on July 3, with limited supply.
The price requires an annual plan, and the cheapest eligible option costs $109 a year, bringing the minimum total outlay to $369 with service.
US Mobile will unlock the phone after 60 days of active service on the annual plan, or after the full year if customers wait.
The carrier is also discounting the Pixel 10 Pro XL to $599 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra to $799, though the Pixel 10 is the standout value.