Galaxy S26 vs S26+ vs S26 Ultra: which should you buy in Australia?
Real Australian prices for all three Galaxy S26 models side by side, what you get for the extra money, and which one is the best value today.
Samsung's three S26 phones are closer than the price gap suggests. The question is whether the bigger screen and the Ultra's camera are worth paying for. Here are today's real prices so you can decide.
Price check: all three, every store
| Store | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| JB Hi-Fi | $1,149 256GB | $1,849 256GB | $2,199 256GB |
| Harvey Norman | $1,147 256GB | $1,849 256GB | $2,199 256GB |
| The Good Guys | $1,147 256GB | $1,847 256GB | $2,197 256GB |
| Mobileciti | $1,147 256GB | $1,847 256GB | $2,197 256GB |
| Samsung Store | $1,649 256GB | $1,949 256GB | $2,299 256GB |
| amaysim | $1,549 256GB | $1,849 256GB | $2,199 256GB |
| Costco | $1,449.99 256GB | $1,749.99 256GB | $2,099.99 256GB |
| digiDirect | $1,437.86 256GB | $1,847 256GB | $2,197 256GB |
| Betta | $1,649 256GB | $1,949 256GB | $2,299 256GB |
| Mwave | — | — | $2,199 256GB |
Right now the S26 starts at $1,147, the S26+ at $1,749.99 and the Ultra at $2,099.99.
Galaxy S26: the one most people should get
A 6.3" screen that's easy to use one-handed, the same flagship chip as its big brothers, and 256GB as standard.
Galaxy S26+: for a bigger screen
The same phone stretched to 6.7" with a larger battery. Worth it if you watch a lot of video — but it's priced close enough to the Ultra that you should check both.
Galaxy S26 Ultra: for the camera and the S Pen
The 200MP camera with long zoom and a built-in S Pen. If you shoot concerts, kids' sport or travel, this is the one.
Our verdict
- Best value: Galaxy S26.
- Best for big-screen fans on a budget: look at the S26+ only when it's on sale — otherwise the gap to the Ultra is small.
- Best overall: Galaxy S26 Ultra, especially at 256GB.
Still deciding? Last year's Galaxy S25 Ultra is $1,444 today, and the Galaxy S26 FE gives you most of the S26 for $1,147.