Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price drops by Rs 45,000, why this is the best phone deal of 2026

Published 6 July 2026 · tech

Buying a flagship smartphone in 2026 has become more expensive than many expected. Several brands have either increased prices or are expected to do so

Buying a flagship smartphone in 2026 has become more expensive than many expected. Several brands have either increased prices or are expected to do so as rising component costs continue to affect the industry. But Samsung seems to be taking a different route, at least for now. During the Amazon Prime Day Sale, the company is offering one of its biggest discounts yet on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, making it one of the most attractive premium phone deals available this year. Read Full Story The Galaxy S25 Ultra, which was launched in India last year at Rs 1,29,999, is currently available for Rs 84,999 on Amazon for the base 256GB storage model. That is a flat discount of Rs 45,000, bringing the price of Samsung's former flagship to a level that is difficult to ignore for anyone looking to buy a premium Android smartphone. The obvious question is whether it still makes sense to buy a phone that is now around a year old when the newer Galaxy S26 Ultra is already available. For many buyers, the answer is yes. Why the Galaxy S25 Ultra still makes a lot of sense The biggest reason is value for money. At Rs 84,999, the Galaxy S25 Ultra still delivers almost everything most flagship buyers expect. It has premium design, top-tier performance, an excellent display, flagship cameras and long-term software support. Samsung has committed to seven years of Android and security updates for the device.

That means buyers can continue using it for several more years without worrying about missing important software features or security patches. Unlike older flagship phones that quickly lose software support, the S25 Ultra still has a long life ahead. Performance also remains one of its biggest strengths. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and paired with 12GB RAM, the phone continues to handle demanding Android games, multitasking and heavy apps without any noticeable issues. For most users, there is little reason to feel limited by its performance even in 2026. The 6.9-inch AMOLED display also remains one of Samsung's best. In fact, some users may even prefer it over the newer model because it seemingly offers more natural viewing angles and appears slightly brighter without the privacy display technology introduced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Camera performance is another area where buyers are not giving up much. The Galaxy S25 Ultra shares almost the same camera hardware as the Galaxy S26 Ultra, along with the same 5,000mAh battery. While Samsung has improved low-light photography on the newer phone with a wider aperture on the main camera, the overall photography experience remains very similar in everyday use. Should you spend more on the Galaxy S26 Ultra? That depends on what you want from your next phone. Amazon is currently selling the Galaxy S26 Ultra for Rs 1,24,999, down from its launch price of Rs 1,39,999. While the flat Rs 15,000 discount is attractive, buyers still end up paying around Rs 40,000 more than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.