The "Great Inventory Flush" of 2026 has begun. With Samsung’s Unpacked event officially rumored for February 25, the price floor on the current king—the Galaxy S25 Ultra—has finally cracked.

While it launched at $1,299, we are seeing unlocked units hit $973–$1,049 at Amazon and Best Buy today.

The "Dealist" Logic: Why Buy the "Old" One? The upcoming S26 Ultra is rumored to feature a new "unified" camera island and faster 60W charging. Those are nice-to-haves, but the S25 Ultra already has:

The Snapdragon 8 Elite: This chip is so overpowered that it will remain "flagship-tier" well into 2028.

The 200MP Lens: In blind camera tests, 90% of users can't tell the difference between the S25 and the leaked S26 samples.

Anti-Reflective Armor: The S25 Ultra's Gorilla Armor is still the best in the industry at cutting glare—a feature many "budget" flagships skip.

The Verdict: If you need the absolute latest (S26) and don't mind paying the $1,299 "early adopter tax," wait two weeks. But if you want a 5-star flagship for sub-$1,000, the next 14 days are your golden window.

Link: Check Galaxy S25 Ultra Price at Amazon

Link: Best Buy Deal - $1,049 + Higher Trade-In Values