The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus. Image: Wikimedia Commons / 菅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0.
📌 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- ₹99,999 on Amazon: the Galaxy S26 Plus (12GB + 512GB) is listed at ₹99,999 in Amazon's Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition sale, down from ₹1,54,999 — a ₹55,000 cut that wipes out Samsung's September price hike.
- Effective price under ₹97,000: an Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cashback of about ₹2,999 brings the deal below ₹97,000, and Amazon lists up to ₹42,000 off with an exchange.
- Lowest-ever price, matched: price trackers show ₹99,999 is the lowest Amazon price the 512GB model has ever hit — it last touched this level in July 2026 (PriceHistory, checked 8 November 2026).
- The phone itself: 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display, Exynos 2600 chip, 50MP triple camera with 8K video, 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging, and Android 16 out of the box.
- Odd quirk: the bigger-storage model is currently cheaper than the smaller one — the 12GB + 256GB variant is listed at ₹1,19,999 on Flipkart, ₹20,000 more than the 512GB deal on Amazon.
What happened?
Amazon's Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition sale has cut the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus (12GB + 512GB) to ₹99,999. Digit first reported the deal on 4 November 2026, and the price was still live on 8 November 2026 — Diwali day — according to price trackers and Digit's own listings. Gadgets360's sale roundup lists the same model at ₹99,999 against an MRP of ₹1,39,999.
The size of the cut needs context. Samsung raised prices across the Galaxy S26 series on 23 September 2026, when the memory shortage pushed component costs up, and the 512GB S26 Plus went up to ₹1,54,999. The Amazon deal is ₹55,000 below that hiked price — and ₹40,000 below the printed MRP. In other words, the sale does not just discount the phone; it erases the hike entirely.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus price in India — the full picture
| Variant | Sale price | Official / MRP price | Effective price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 512GB | ₹99,999 (Amazon) | ₹1,54,999 (Samsung India, after September hike); MRP ₹1,39,999 | ~₹97,000 with Amazon Pay ICICI cashback |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹1,19,999 (Flipkart) | ₹1,34,999 (Samsung India) | — |
Two things stand out. First, the 512GB model on Amazon is ₹20,000 cheaper than the 256GB model on Flipkart right now — if you were considering the smaller variant, the bigger one is the better buy this week. Second, the deal needs no bank card to claim: the ₹99,999 price is the listed price, and the cashback is on top of it. Exchange can cut it further, by up to ₹42,000 depending on the old phone.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus specifications
| Spec | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch OLED, 1440 × 3120, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Processor | Exynos 2600 (2nm, 10-core, up to 3.8GHz) |
| RAM + storage | 12GB + 512GB (this deal); 256GB variant also sold |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 10MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide; 8K video at 30fps |
| Front camera | 12MP |
| Battery + charging | 4,900mAh; 45W wired, 20W wireless, reverse wireless |
| Software | Android 16 with One UI 8.5; under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, Samsung Knox |
| Weight | 190g; glass back, aluminium frame |
The S26 Plus launched in India in February 2026 as the middle phone in Samsung's Galaxy S26 series. In Digit's lab tests it scored 31,57,198 on AnTuTu — comfortably ahead of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold it was tested against — so this is still a current-generation flagship by performance, not a clearance model.
The Galaxy S26 Plus from the back, showing the triple-camera panel. Image: Wikimedia Commons / 菅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Galaxy S26 Plus vs Galaxy S25 Ultra — which deal is better?
The obvious rival deal this Diwali is last year's Galaxy S25 Ultra, listed at ₹88,140 for the 12GB + 256GB model on Flipkart, with an SBI card offer taking it under ₹81,700. Here is how the two Diwali deals compare.
| Galaxy S26 Plus (12GB + 512GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (12GB + 256GB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | ₹99,999 on Amazon (~₹97,000 effective) | ₹88,140 on Flipkart (~₹81,700 with SBI card) |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (2nm, latest generation) | Snapdragon 8 Elite (last year's flagship) |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
| Cameras | 50MP triple camera | Quad-camera setup with 200MP main sensor |
| Extras | Newer phone, longer remaining update support | S Pen, larger screen |
Buy the S26 Plus if you want the newest chip, double the storage and a longer support runway — it costs roughly ₹15,000 more than the S25 Ultra deal. Buy the S25 Ultra if the S Pen matters to you, you want the quad-camera setup, or you would rather keep the price as low as possible. At this price the S26 Plus also undercuts every other current flagship in its class — Motorola's new Signature 27, for instance, launched globally at $1,599, roughly ₹1.5 lakh.
Why it matters for India readers
This deal lands in the middle of a phone-price squeeze. A shortage of memory components has pushed prices up across brands this year — Samsung's own September hike is the clearest example, and we explained why smartphone prices are rising in India earlier this week. Against that backdrop, a current flagship with 512GB of storage selling under ₹1 lakh is genuinely unusual: it is the first time since July that this model has been this cheap.
The timing matters too. Diwali is today, 8 November 2026, and the Amazon sale prices are live now — but sale prices move fast and stock is limited, so the ₹99,999 tag is not guaranteed to survive the week. If you have been waiting for the S26 Plus to fall below ₹1 lakh, this is the window.
Should you buy the Galaxy S26 Plus at ₹99,999?
✅ Yes, if you want a current Samsung flagship with 512GB storage under ₹1 lakh. The price matches its lowest-ever Amazon level, wipes out the September hike, and the phone itself is this year's model with the newest chip and cameras. Check the live price at checkout — sale prices can change within hours — and confirm the cashback terms on your card.
⏳ Wait, if you want the S Pen or a bigger battery. The S25 Ultra deal saves you about ₹15,000 and adds the stylus and a quad camera, and the 4,900mAh battery here is modest for a phone this size. But if neither of those matters, there is no reason to wait for a better S26 Plus price — it is already at its floor.
FAQs
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus in India?
The 12GB + 512GB model is ₹99,999 on Amazon during the Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition sale (checked 8 November 2026). Samsung India's website lists the same variant at ₹1,54,999 after the September 2026 price hike, and the MRP is ₹1,39,999.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus worth buying at ₹99,999?
Yes, for most buyers. You get a February 2026 flagship with the Exynos 2600 chip, a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display, a 50MP triple camera and 512GB of storage for under ₹1 lakh — effectively under ₹97,000 with cashback. It matches the phone's lowest-ever Amazon price.
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The S26 Plus has the newer chip, double the storage (512GB vs 256GB) and longer remaining update support. The S25 Ultra is about ₹15,000 cheaper in its Diwali deal and adds the S Pen, a quad-camera setup and a larger screen. Pick the S26 Plus for longevity, the S25 Ultra for the stylus and the lower price.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus support 8K video recording?
Yes. The Galaxy S26 Plus records 8K video at 30fps from its 50MP main camera, and 4K video from the front camera.
Takeaway: The September hike made the 512GB Galaxy S26 Plus a ₹1.55 lakh phone; Amazon's Diwali sale has brought it back under ₹1 lakh. At ₹99,999 — effectively under ₹97,000 — it is the best-value current Samsung flagship in India right now.
Before you pay, check the live price on Amazon — Diwali sale prices shift fast — and if ₹99,999 is still too much, the Galaxy S25 FE at ₹43,999 is Samsung's budget flagship alternative.
Sources
- Digit — Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus price drops by Rs 55,000, should you consider it over Galaxy S25 Ultra? (4 November 2026; price report and S25 Ultra comparison)
- Digit — Samsung Galaxy S26+ product page (specifications, price tracker and lab test scores; price ₹99,999 confirmed 8 November 2026)
- Gadgets360 — Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition Sale: Best Deals on Samsung Smartphones, iPhones (2 November 2026; S26+ at ₹99,999 against ₹1,39,999 MRP)
- NewsBytes — Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition offers major smartphone deals (2 November 2026)
- PriceHistory.app — Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 5G price history, Amazon (current price ₹99,999 checked 8 November 2026; lowest-ever price)
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