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Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a Samsung smartphone released Mar 2026 in South Africa, priced from R19,498 outright with contract deals from R1,249/month. Key specs: 6.9" display, 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP main camera, 5000mAh battery.

Released 04 Mar 2026 Base storage 256GB/512GB/1TB 12GB RAM Android 16 / One UI 8 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Price Snapshot

R19,498

Best contract from R1,249/month

Checked today Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15 View source

Comparisons

6

Deals

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Best For

Where Galaxy S26 Ultra makes the most sense

Quick editorial callouts based on this device’s specs, price position and linked offers.

Best for battery life

The 5000mAh battery gives this phone a strong endurance edge for heavy daily use.

Best for camera versatility

Its 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP rear setup suggests a stronger photography story than a simple dual-camera phone.

Best for big-screen media

The 6.9" panel makes more sense if streaming, gaming, and reading are high on your list.

Key Specs

Quick overview of the hardware that matters most.

Display Size
6.9"
Resolution
3120 x 1440
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM
12GB
Storage
256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery
5000mAh
Main Camera
200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
Front Camera
12MP
Operating System
Android 16 / One UI 8
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Buy Advice

Better value: Buy outright

The cheapest outright price is R19,498 from Takealot, compared with R44,964 total on the best contract.

Best Outright

R19,498

Takealot

Best Contract Total

R44,964

R1,249/month for 36 months on MTN

This compares total spend only. Contract pricing includes the bundled plan, so it is not a pure device-only cost comparison.

Retail Prices

Current outright pricing from supported South African retailers.

Takealot

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G 256GB Parallel Import

Storage 256GB
Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15

R19,498

outright

Checked today

Most Recent Check

04 Jul 2026 05:15 R19,498
Show price history
03 Jul 05:16 R19,989
02 Jul 05:16 R19,730
01 Jul 05:15 R19,921
30 Jun 05:16 R19,913
29 Jun 05:15 R20,076
28 Jun 05:15 R20,263
27 Jun 05:16 R20,291
26 Jun 05:16 R20,493
25 Jun 05:16 R20,674
24 Jun 05:16 R20,852
23 Jun 05:15 R20,698
22 Jun 05:15 R20,811
21 Jun 05:16 R20,928
20 Jun 05:16 R20,286
19 Jun 05:16 R30,000
18 Jun 05:16 R30,795
17 Jun 05:16 R20,468
16 Jun 05:16 R20,690
15 Jun 05:16 R20,772

Amazon.co.za

Amazon

Storage 512GB Colour Black
Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15

R26,327

outright

Checked today

Most Recent Check

04 Jul 2026 05:15 R26,327
Show price history
03 Jul 05:16 R26,327
02 Jul 05:16 R26,327
01 Jul 05:15 R28,659
30 Jun 05:16 R28,750
22 Jun 05:15 R28,995
20 Jun 05:16 R28,995
19 Jun 05:16 R28,995
18 Jun 05:16 R28,995
17 Jun 05:16 R28,995
16 Jun 05:16 R28,695
15 Jun 05:16 R28,495
14 Jun 05:16 R28,495
13 Jun 05:16 R28,495
12 Jun 05:16 R25,999
11 Jun 05:16 R28,495
10 Jun 05:16 R27,995
09 Jun 05:16 R26,499
08 Jun 05:16 R26,499
07 Jun 05:16 R26,499

Cellucity

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15

R27,499

outright

Checked today

Most Recent Check

04 Jul 2026 05:15 R27,499
Show price history
03 Jul 05:15 R27,499
02 Jul 05:15 R27,499
01 Jul 05:15 R27,499
30 Jun 05:15 R27,499
29 Jun 05:15 R27,499
28 Jun 05:15 R27,499
27 Jun 05:15 R27,499
26 Jun 05:15 R27,499
25 Jun 05:15 R27,499
24 Jun 05:15 R27,499
23 Jun 05:15 R27,499
22 Jun 05:15 R27,499
21 Jun 05:15 R27,499
20 Jun 05:15 R27,499
19 Jun 05:15 R27,499
18 Jun 05:15 R27,499
17 Jun 05:15 R27,499
16 Jun 05:15 R27,499
15 Jun 05:15 R27,499

Best Deals

Linked network offers for this device.

MTN

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB on Mtn

Storage 256GB Bundle Samsung Power Bank Delivered By Gammatek Bundle Free Samsung Power Bank Delivered By Gammatek
Verified today Data TBC • 36 months

R1,249

per month

Latest Comparisons

See how this phone stacks up against alternatives.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro: Which Should You Buy in South Africa?

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro: Which Should You Buy in South Africa?

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which Should You Buy in South Africa?

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