Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is coming up soon. If it follows last year’s pattern, expect strong pre-order bonuses, trade-in boosts, freebies, and carrier credits in Canada.
Expected Timing
Last year:
Event held mid-January
Pre-orders opened same day
Devices shipped ~2 weeks later
Expect similar timing this year.
Expected Devices
Based on the usual lineup refresh cycle:
Galaxy S26
Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S26 Ultra
(Possible refresh of Galaxy AI features as well.)
Pre-Order Deals (Based on 2025 Offers)
Here’s what Canada saw last year:
Double Storage Upgrade
Pay for 128GB → Get 256GB
Pay for 256GB → Get 512GB
(Value ~$100–$150)
Enhanced Trade-In Bonus
Extra $300–$500 bonus on top of device value
Older Galaxy / iPhone devices qualified
Cracked screen promos were allowed in some cases
Samsung Credits
$100–$200 Samsung e-Voucher
Used for Buds, Watch, cases, chargers
Freebies (Select Models)
Free Galaxy Buds with Ultra models (select promos)
1 year Samsung Care+ discount
Carrier Deals (Canada)
Expect offers from:
Rogers
Bell Canada
Telus
Freedom Mobile
Typical structure last year:
$0 down on financing (Save & Return style)
$10–$20/month bill credit
Bonus trade-in credit
$100–$200 bill credit for new activations
Sometimes Costco/Wireless Wave added gift cards ($200–$300).
Where to Buy
Samsung Canada website (best for trade-in stacking)
Carrier stores
Costco Wireless (often gift cards)
Best Buy Canada (gift card promos occasionally)
Pro Tips (From Last Year)
Order during first 48 hours → best bundle inventory
Trade-in values sometimes drop after pre-order period
Education / Perkopolis discounts stack with pre-order bonus
Rakuten cashback occasionally worked on Samsung site
Should You Wait?
If you’re upgrading from:
S22 / S23 → Worth considering
S24 / S25 → Likely incremental unless you want newest AI features
Statistics: Posted by nyliquidpk — Feb 13th, 2026 8:58 pm