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Samsung Slashes Galaxy S26 Ultra Price by $500 Amid Chip Crisis

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Samsung is offering an aggressive $500 discount on its Galaxy S26 Ultra, bringing the 512GB model's price down to $999.99. This promotion is notable given the ongoing memory chip crisis that has driven up hardware costs throughout 2026. The significant price cut suggests Samsung is willing to discount its flagship more heavily than initially anticipated, potentially indicating more competitive deals later in the year. AI

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Samsung Slashes Galaxy S26 Ultra Price by $500 Amid Chip Crisis

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor ·

    Samsung Makes Unexpected $500 Offer To Galaxy S26 Ultra Buyers

    Samsung has dropped the Galaxy S26 Ultra by $500, which is the biggest discount so far. Here's what it means for buyers and Samsung's sales strategy this year.

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