Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 series discounted

As foldable device excitement stabilizes following recent product launches, attention has shifted back to traditional slab smartphones. Surprisingly, Google is offering rare and substantial discounts on its latest Pixel lineup this week.

• The Google Pixel 11 Pro starts at $800 with a solid 27% price cut.
• The vanilla Google Pixel 11 features a 22% discount, starting at $700.
• Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is also seeing attractive price adjustments.

Google Pixel 11 Lineup Details

The Google Pixel 11 Pro begins at $800, delivering significant savings for buyers. Upgrading from 12GB RAM and 256GB storage to 16/512GB costs an additional $120. Notably, this year's 256GB Pro and Pro XL models feature less RAM than higher storage tiers, a departure from previous generations.

The new Pro model brings solid upgrades over its predecessor, including better battery life, faster wireless charging, an improved chipset, and 4K60 HDR video recording. While the standard Pixel 11 has a slightly smaller 22% discount, the modest $100 gap between it and the Pro model makes the Pro a more compelling choice for advanced hardware.

Samsung Galaxy S26 and Foldable Deals

While the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra maintains a high price point, the standard Galaxy S26 has dropped back to a $730 starting price for the 256GB model. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it delivers a massive performance boost over previous generations. The Galaxy S26+ also brings improvements in battery life, speakers, and thinness.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is currently on sale with a 13% discount, making it $250 cheaper than the base Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Although Samsung holds the advantage in processing power and main camera megapixels, Google's foldable offers a stronger telephoto lens. Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone Duo faces supply shortages due to high demand.

What This Means for Buyers

These discounts on the Pixel and Galaxy flagships offer a great opportunity to acquire top-tier mobile hardware at reduced prices. Consumers should carefully evaluate storage configurations and price differences to choose the device that best fits their needs.