Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Best plans, prices, and deals in Australia

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 11 March 2026

Contents

In this Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra guide:

Galaxy S26 Ultra plans
Galaxy S26 Ultra price
Galaxy S26 Ultra features
Galaxy S26 Ultra plan providers
How to choose the best Galaxy S26 Ultra plan for you

Samsung's Galaxy S26 family is now available, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra once again got the lion's share of upgrades. On top of a slight redesign that brings it in line with the rest of the family aesthetically, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also features a display with a new "privacy mode" and improved camera lenses.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra plans

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is available on mobile plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. The three providers all offer the choice of 24-month and 36-month repayments. A 24-month term means you own your Galaxy S26 Ultra faster, while a 36-month term brings down your monthly cost.

36-month Galaxy S26 Ultra plans

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $83.40/mth Min. cost $2,237.88 Go to Site	$83.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,237.88	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone Editor's Pick	Vodafone Editor's Pick $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $92.19/mth Min. cost $2,243.88 Go to Site	$92.19/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,243.88	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $97.19/mth Min. cost $2,248.88 Go to Site	$97.19/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,248.88	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $102.19/mth Min. cost $2,253.88 Go to Site	$102.19/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,253.88	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $113.40/mth Min. cost $2,267.88 Go to Site	$113.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,267.88	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $114.40/mth Min. cost $2,268.88 Go to Site	$114.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,268.88	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $134.40/mth Min. cost $2,288.88 Go to Site	$134.40/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,288.88	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $135.08/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$135.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $135.08/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$135.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $145.08/mth Min. cost $2,282.88 Link not supplied	$145.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,282.88	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $91.72/mth Min. cost $2,537.40 Go to Site	$91.72/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,537.40	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $100.52/mth Min. cost $2,543.76 Go to Site	$100.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,543.76	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $105.52/mth Min. cost $2,548.76 Go to Site	$105.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,548.76	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $110.52/mth Min. cost $2,553.76 Go to Site	$110.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,553.76	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $121.72/mth Min. cost $2,567.40 Go to Site	$121.72/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,567.40	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $122.72/mth Min. cost $2,568.40 Go to Site	$122.72/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,568.40	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $142.72/mth Min. cost $2,588.40 Go to Site	$142.72/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,588.40	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $143.41/mth Min. cost $2,572.76 Link not supplied	$143.41/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,572.76	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $143.41/mth Min. cost $2,572.76 Link not supplied	$143.41/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,572.76	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $153.41/mth Min. cost $2,582.76 Link not supplied	$153.41/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,582.76	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $104.22/mth Min. cost $2,987.40 Go to Site	$104.22/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,987.40	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $113.02/mth Min. cost $2,993.76 Go to Site	$113.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,993.76	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $118.02/mth Min. cost $2,998.76 Go to Site	$118.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,998.76	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36mths + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $123.02/mth Min. cost $3,003.76 Go to Site	$123.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,003.76	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $134.22/mth Min. cost $3,017.40 Go to Site	$134.22/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,017.40	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $135.22/mth Min. cost $3,018.40 Go to Site	$135.22/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,018.40	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $155.22/mth Min. cost $3,038.40 Go to Site	$155.22/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,038.40	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $155.91/mth Min. cost $3,022.76 Link not supplied	$155.91/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,022.76	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $155.91/mth Min. cost $3,022.76 Link not supplied	$155.91/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,022.76	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $165.91/mth Min. cost $3,032.76 Link not supplied	$165.91/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,032.76	Link not supplied

24-month Galaxy S26 Ultra plans

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $105.60/mth Min. cost $2,237.88 Go to Site	$105.60/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,237.88	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone Editor's Pick	Vodafone Editor's Pick $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $115.78/mth Min. cost $2,243.88 Go to Site	$115.78/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,243.88	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $120.78/mth Min. cost $2,248.88 Go to Site	$120.78/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,248.88	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $125.78/mth Min. cost $2,253.88 Go to Site	$125.78/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,253.88	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $135.60/mth Min. cost $2,267.88 Go to Site	$135.60/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,267.88	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $136.60/mth Min. cost $2,268.88 Go to Site	$136.60/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,268.88	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $156.60/mth Min. cost $2,288.88 Go to Site	$156.60/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,288.88	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $165.62/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$165.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $165.62/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$165.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $175.62/mth Min. cost $2,282.88 Link not supplied	$175.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,282.88	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $118.08/mth Min. cost $2,537.40 Go to Site	$118.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,537.40	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $128.28/mth Min. cost $2,543.88 Go to Site	$128.28/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,543.88	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $133.28/mth Min. cost $2,548.88 Go to Site	$133.28/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,548.88	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $138.28/mth Min. cost $2,553.88 Go to Site	$138.28/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,553.88	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $148.08/mth Min. cost $2,567.40 Go to Site	$148.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,567.40	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $149.08/mth Min. cost $2,568.40 Go to Site	$149.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,568.40	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $169.08/mth Min. cost $2,588.40 Go to Site	$169.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,588.40	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $178.12/mth Min. cost $2,572.88 Link not supplied	$178.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,572.88	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $178.12/mth Min. cost $2,572.88 Link not supplied	$178.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,572.88	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $188.12/mth Min. cost $2,582.88 Link not supplied	$188.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,582.88	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $136.83/mth Min. cost $2,987.40 Go to Site	$136.83/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,987.40	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $147.03/mth Min. cost $2,993.88 Go to Site	$147.03/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,993.88	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $152.03/mth Min. cost $2,998.88 Go to Site	$152.03/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,998.88	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 24mths + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $157.03/mth Min. cost $3,003.88 Go to Site	$157.03/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,003.88	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $166.83/mth Min. cost $3,017.40 Go to Site	$166.83/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,017.40	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $600 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 6/10/26. $167.83/mth Min. cost $3,018.40 Go to Site	$167.83/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,018.40	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $196.87/mth Min. cost $3,022.88 Link not supplied	$196.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,022.88	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $196.87/mth Min. cost $3,022.88 Link not supplied	$196.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,022.88	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $206.87/mth Min. cost $3,032.88 Link not supplied	$206.87/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,032.88	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $212.85/mth Min. cost $3,038.40 Go to Site	$212.85/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,038.40	Go to Site

Looking for a different Galaxy S26?

Follow these links to compare plans for the rest of the Galaxy S26 family:

Galaxy S26 plans
Galaxy S26 Plus plans

Galaxy S26 Ultra deals

If you're looking to get your Galaxy S26 Ultra on a plan, there are a couple of offers to consider.

Vodafone: If you grab your Galaxy S26 Ultra from Vodafone, you'll get a $700 discount divided across the length of your repayment. This works out to be a saving of $19.44 per month on a 36-month term. This offer is available until withdrawn. Vodafone also has a $14 per month discount on its plans, which runs until March 19.

On top of this, you can get $300 in extra credit if you trade in your old phone toward your Galaxy S26 Ultra. This is on top of the phone's existing value, and is available until April 14.

Optus: If you go through Optus, you'll save $700 across the length of your term. That's a discount of $19.44 per month on a 36-month repayment. You can also score a free Galaxy Watch 8 if you add a $10 per month Watch plan to your phone. These offers run until April 4.

Telstra: If you pick a Telstra plan to go with your Galaxy S26 Ultra, you'll save $500 on the device. This is divided by the repayment term, and works out to be a saving of $13.88 per month if you go with a 36-month option. This deal runs until April 7.

How much does the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cost in Australia?

Galaxy S26 devices all got more expensive this year, with prices increasing between $50 and $250 depending on the model. The standard Galaxy S26 Ultra's base model had the smallest increase of the three new devices, getting a $50 hike to $2,199.

Here's full pricing for the Galaxy S26 family:

Phone	RRP	See price on
Samsung Galaxy S26 (256GB)	$1,549	Samsung	Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S26 (512GB)	$1,849	Samsung	Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus (256GB)	$1,849	Samsung	Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus (512GB)	$2,149	Samsung	Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256GB)	$2,199	Samsung	Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (512GB)	$2,499	Samsung	Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (1TB)	$2,949	Samsung	Amazon

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Read our Galaxy S26 Ultra review

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung's most significant year-on-year upgrade in a while. Instead of relying on AI tricks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra actually has meaningful hardware updates this year - and the surprisingly nifty privacy display. Read the full review here.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features

As with recent years, Samsung saved its biggest upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. On top of a new Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 chipset, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also benefits from a display with a "privacy mode" and improved cameras.

On top of this, there are a few new Galaxy AI features across the Galaxy S26 family, however. "Now Nudge" is the big new addition, and is meant to bring up contextually useful information when performing tasks. For example, if someone texts to ask if you're free at a certain time, the Now Nudge will check your calendar.

Samsung is also upgrading Now Brief to have more personalised updates based on your usage, and Now Bar to be more proactive. For example, if you've got a meeting in your calendar and there's traffic, you might get a Now Bar prompt encouraging you to leave early.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design

The Galaxy S26 Ultra maintains the same 6.9-inch display size as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but has rounded corners to make it look more like its sibling. It now also has a new camera bump that's in line with the rest of the family.

While the display itself hasn't changed, it now has a "privacy mode" that uses a combination of software and hardware to obscure content to onlookers. When privacy mode is switched on, viewing angles are reduced for anyone not directly in front of the screen.

This can be toggled via settings or automatically when using certain apps, such as a banking app. Privacy mode can also be used to hide parts of the screen, such as notifications.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a similar configuration to last year's model: a 200MP primary lens, 50MP ultra-wide lens, 10MP 3x zoom lens, 50MP 5x zoom lens, and a 12MP selfie camera. The 200MP lens and 50MP zoom lens both have faster apertures, however. This allows for more light capture, which results in better low-light photography and less motion.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera samples

Check out these camera samples taken on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Click or tap on any photo to see a larger version.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra battery

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 5,000mAh battery - just like the Galaxy S25 Ultra. In our testing, we found this was able to achieve up to seven hours of screen time per charge. That's enough for a full day of usage with a comfortable buffer.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra processor

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 optimised for it. Samsung says this offers 19% faster processing than the Galaxy S25 Ultra and 24% faster graphics.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G

The Galaxy S26 Ultra naturally has 5G connectivity.

WhistleOut's coverage checker tool has 5G coverage maps, making it easy to see whether you can get 5G. All you need to do is pop in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map.

This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G and 3G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.

Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.

Click to Activate Interactive Map

Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

Galaxy S26 specs

	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26 Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Display	Flat 6.3-inch	Flat 6.7-inch	Flat 6.9-inch with Privacy Mode
Resolution	1080p+	Quad HD+	Quad HD+
Refresh Rate	1 - 120Hz	1 - 120Hz	1 - 120Hz
Rear Cameras	50MP + 12MP + 10MP	50MP + 12MP + 10MP	200MP + 50MP + 10MP + 50MP
Front Camera	12MP	12MP	12MP
Processor	Exynos 2600	Exynos 2600	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Storage	256GB - 512GB	256GB - 512GB	256GB - 1TB
RAM	12GB	12GB	12GB - 16GB
Battery	4,300mAh	4,900mAh	5,000mAh
Water-Resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68
Durability	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Armor 2
5G	Sub 6	Sub 6	Sub 6
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium	Aluminium
S Pen	No	No	Yes
Price	From $1,449	From $1,849	From $2,199

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra plan providers

Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are all stocking the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits you can expect each provider to offer.

Telstra Galaxy S26 Ultra plans

Widest 5G coverage in Australia
Access to the Telstra Plus perks and rewards program

Telstra plans

Telstra Galaxy plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.

Telstra lets you pay your Galaxy off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.

Optus Galaxy S26 Ultra plans

Discounted access to streaming services through SubHub
$5 for 5GB of roaming data when overseas

Optus plans

Optus Galaxy plans come with solid data inclusions.

Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan.

All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.

In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.

Vodafone Galaxy S26 Ultra plans

Bundling options
Access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming

Vodafone plans

Vodafone Galaxy plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling.

If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate.

Vodafone customers also save 5% on their total mobile bill for each postpaid mobile plan on their account after the first. This discount maxes out at 20% and doesn't include handset repayments.

Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.

You'll also get access to Vodafone's $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.

How to choose the best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra plan for you

There are a few key factors to keep in mind when picking a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra plan:

Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
Decide whether you want to pay off your phone shorter on a 24-month plan or get a smaller bill over a longer period of time on a 36-month plan
If you're a frequent overseas traveller consider any international roaming inclusions
You may also want to make international phone calls so check if the destinations you may be calling are included in your plan

For a breakdown of the best Samsung plans - from unlimited data plans to plans with international calls - check out our guide.

Looking for a new NBN plan?

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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