{
  "id": 6699123,
  "title": "Forget the new iPhones and Google Pixels — this 23% discount on Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra offers better value for money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/forget-the-new-iphones-and-google-pixels-this-23-discount-on-samsungs",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T03:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/forget-the-new-iphones-and-google-pixels-this-23-percent-discount-on-samsungs-flagship-galaxy-s26-ultra-offers-better-value-for-money"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tech enthusiasts and journalists have been buzzing with the latest smartphone releases, but the truth is that all new handsets are becoming increasingly expensive due to RAM and storage shortages. Even older phones have quietly seen price hikes. This is likely to make the latest smartphone releases unaffordable for many consumers. However, there is still a way to save money on a high-end device. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is my top pick for Android phones, is currently 23% off on Amazon, now priced at AU$1,685. This AU$219.90 discount brings down the price from AU$2,199 to AU$1,685, making it an excellent value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts powerful specs, excellent cameras, AI features, and a novel Privacy Display screen. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12GB of RAM, four rear cameras, and a privacy display screen. The S26 Ultra is a strong contender in the Android phone market, and this significant discount makes it an even better choice during a period of component shortages. With up to seven years of Android updates and security support, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can easily hold up for years to come.",
  "summary": "Even with all the new flagship phone releases from the past few months, Samsung's flagship is still our pick for the best Android phone of 2026, and now it can be yours for AU$514 off.",
  "key_points": [
    "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra discounted 23% on Amazon",
    "AU$219.90 price reduction brings AU$1,685 price tag",
    "Powerful specs, excellent cameras, AI features included"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This discount on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers consumers a chance to buy a high-end device at a lower price during a period of rising smartphone costs due to component shortages.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "How display of iPhone Duo is different from that of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/how-display-of-iphone-duo-is-different-from-that-of-samsung-galaxy-z",
        "published": "2026-09-11T03:10:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}