Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Discounts Hit Pixel 11 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra
Google's Pixel 11 Pro drops by $250 while Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra sees a 30% cut on the final day of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
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Amazon is running flagship smartphone discounts during its Prime Big Deal Days event, with price cuts on devices from both Google and Samsung, according to reporting from GSMArena.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro, which launched at $1,100, is being offered with a $250 reduction. GSMArena noted that the roughly 23% cut makes the handset more competitive in the 6.3-inch flagship segment, a category that in the US market includes few rivals beyond the Galaxy S26 and the iPhone 18 Pro. According to the outlet, the new Pro model improves on its 2025 predecessor by addressing weak battery life and offering somewhat faster charging, though the charging speeds still trail those of Chinese brands that are not available in the US.
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