Samsung opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders in India with bonus perks

Samsung has kicked off pre-orders for its flagship Galaxy S26 series in India. Customers who put down a refundable deposit of 999 rupees (about $12) will receive a 2699-rupee ($30) voucher redeemable at Samsung’s official online store. They’ll also lock in the trade-in value of their old devices ahead of the official launch on February 25.

• A 999-rupee deposit grants a 2699-rupee voucher plus a fixed trade-in price
• Registering interest enters users into a raffle for a 5000-rupee gift card
• Pre-orders are open until February 24; the launch event is set for February 25

Pre-order program details

Samsung’s global pre-order campaign for the new Galaxy S26 flagships has rolled out, with India getting special perks. By paying a nominal deposit, buyers get an electronic certificate that can be used towards other Samsung products in the official store.

An added benefit is the option to lock in the trade-in value of your current phone in advance, shielding users from price swings in the used device market between the announcement and the official sales start.

Extra incentives for buyers

Samsung is also running a parallel promotion without any financial commitment. Simply registering your interest in the upcoming models enters you into a draw for a 5000-rupee ($58) gift card. This voucher is valid on all Samsung products except the Galaxy S26 series phones themselves.

The pre-order window closes on February 24. The official Galaxy S26 launch event is scheduled for the following day, when Samsung will also unveil the wireless Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro earbuds.