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The Samsung Galaxy S26 is an excellent edition of the brand's flagship smartphone, offering extended battery life and improved performance over its predecessor. And right now at Verizon, you can get one for free when you add a new line to a qualifying plan. You'll also get a free Galaxy Watch 8 and Samsung Tab S10 FE tablet, and, if you order online, Verizon will also give you a $100 e-gift card to use on your next purchase.
Also: Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. S26 Plus vs. S26 Ultra
To take advantage of this deal, new and existing Verizon customers must open new phone, tablet, and watch lines on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus, or Ultimate mobile plan and add each device to their cart. Verizon's website will automatically apply the appropriate discounts once your account and new lines are updated and active. In-store customers aren't eligible for the $100 Verizon e-gift card, and online customers may have to wait up to 8 weeks to receive their voucher code.
As is always the case with "free" carrier deals, this one comes with some caveats. You'll need to buy the $900 phone outright and sign up for one of the Unlimited plans, and you'll get the $900 back via bill credits over 36 months (so you'll pay a minumum of $65 a month with Auto Pay plus taxes and fees over that period). The same is true of the watch and tablet: You'll have to pay for the devices outright, and then you'll be reimbursed over 36 months.
The Galaxy S26 features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display capable of full 1080p resolution for video calls and streaming, and is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 material to resist cracks and damage. And with a durable aluminum frame, the Galaxy S26 is protected against drops, shocks, and bumps. An updated battery gives you just over 26 hours of talk, text, and streaming on a full charge, which can be extended up to an impressive 281 hours in standby mode. It also supports 25W fast charging for topping up in a hurry.
In our testing, the Galaxy S26 offered many of the same premium features as the Plus and Ultra models without the price tag to match. This means you won't have to sacrifice battery life, AI integration, or voice controls to save on cost.
Also: Samsung Galaxy S26 review
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 blends communications and health tracking into a single device so you can stay connected even if your phone isn't handy, train for events, or get a jumpstart on your health journey. A 40mm display gives you crisp, clean text and a redesigned UI for more info at a glance. An improved, lightweight design gives you all-day comfort for workouts, commutes, and long hours at the office. ZDNET wearables editor Nina Raemont got to test the Galaxy Watch 8, and said that the combination of health tracking, phone connectivity, and AI integration makes it one of the best Android smartwatches on the market.
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is a midrange tablet that's perfect for casual users, older kids, and teens. A 10.9-inch display gives you 1440p resolution for digital art, editing photos, streaming, and more. It FE also features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, so you don't have to worry about a little rain or sand ruining your new tablet. An included S Pen stylus makes sketching and taking notes by hand a breeze, while the integrated battery gives you up to 20 hours of use time on a full charge.
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