A lucky customer has already received their Galaxy S26 Ultra

In a jaw-dropping turn of events that has the tech world buzzing, one incredibly lucky Galaxy S26 Ultra buyer has already gotten their hands on Samsung’s latest flagship—less than 24 hours after the official launch. Yes, you read that right: while most of us are still refreshing our order status pages, this fortunate soul is already unboxing their brand-new device.

The early delivery was first spotted on Reddit by user Boris499, who shared images of their freshly arrived Galaxy S26 Ultra. The post, which originally exposed their IMEI number (oops!), was quickly deleted but later reposted with redacted details. The user revealed they purchased the phone directly from Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile’s parent company, and are located somewhere in the EU. That detail might explain the lightning-fast delivery, as some carriers and regions are receiving stock ahead of the official March 6 shipping date Samsung announced.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen such early deliveries. Just days before the official launch, a YouTuber in the UAE managed to snag a Galaxy S26 Ultra from a third-party retailer—at nearly triple the retail price. But Boris499’s case is different: they paid standard pricing and still got the phone absurdly early.

For context, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series officially launched this week with three models: the standard Galaxy S26 ($899.99), the Galaxy S26 Plus ($1,099.99), and the top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra ($1,299.99). All three pack the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, advanced Galaxy AI features, and significant camera upgrades. The Ultra model, in particular, boasts a 200MP main camera, enhanced zoom capabilities, and a brighter 6.9-inch display—all in a slimmer, lighter body than its predecessor.

While Samsung estimates deliveries won’t begin until March 6, with in-store availability starting March 11, early birds like Boris499 prove that some units are already making their way into the wild. If you’re still waiting on your order, don’t lose hope—there’s a chance you could be next.

And if you’re considering an upgrade, Samsung is offering attractive trade-in deals for existing Samsung device owners. Whether you’re eyeing the compact S26, the balanced S26 Plus, or the powerhouse Ultra, now might be the perfect time to make the switch.

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