Upgrading to a recent flagship phone via a trade-in offer is the surest way to score a great deal—and this is definitely the case with Galaxy S26 devices. That said, it’s important to note that these limited-time trade-in deals come with strings. Carriers typically require both an eligible trade-in device (Samsung, Apple, and Google phones are generally accepted with restrictions varying by promotion) and a qualifying plan—usually an unlimited plan.

The savings are spread across 24 or 36 months of service in the form of bill credits, which means carriers can count on you sticking around for a while, even though the wireless plans are technically no-contract. When you trade in your device, you can port your phone number (eSIM technology makes this easy) and either grab your new phone in store or have it shipped.

To get matched to the best Galaxy deals you qualify for now, use our Phone Deal Finder. Or, quickly check what your phone is worth with our trade-in calculator.