Best Samsung phone plans & deals October 2026

Get a Samsung phone on a plan to avoid paying a hefty amount upfront. Choose a 12-, 24- or 36-month repayment plan from Telstra, Optus or Vodafone, which now also offers 48-month plans.

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Compare Samsung phone plans across the popular Galaxy S26 series, the more budget-friendly A series and more on 12-, 24-, 36- or 48-month repayment plans from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB 36 Month
Optus Choice Plus $60
No price offer
60GB
4G/5G Optus network
$129.40
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,558.40
No price offer
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB 36 Month
Optus Choice Plus $60
No price offer
60GB
4G/5G Optus network
$141.90
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $3,008.40
No price offer
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Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB 36 Month
Optus Choice Plus $60
$81.50
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $1,587.20
60GB
4G/5G Optus network
$103.02
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $1,608.72
$81.50
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $1,587.20
Half price. Now $774 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 512GB 36 Month
Optus Choice Plus $60
$85.68
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $1,883.28
60GB
4G/5G Optus network
$111.36
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $1,908.96
$85.68
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $1,883.28
Half price. Now $925 when you pay over time and stay connected on select SIM plans. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 256GB 36 Month
Optus Choice Plus $60
No price offer
60GB
4G/5G Optus network
$111.36
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $1,908.96
No price offer
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB 48 Month
Vodafone Small Plan $58
$83.51
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,530.33
65GB
4G/5G Vodafone network
$110.06
per month over 48 months
Min. total cost: $2,556.88
$83.51
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,530.33
Get $650 off phone's RRP (ends 2 Nov 2026). SIM plan costs $45/mth for first 12 months, then $58/mth. Ends 16 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB 36 Month
Vodafone Small Plan $58
$96.35
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,525.70
65GB
4G/5G Vodafone network
$127.41
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,556.76
$96.35
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,525.70
Get $650 off phone's RRP (ends 2 Nov 2026). SIM plan costs $45/mth for first 12 months, then $58/mth. Ends 16 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB 36 Month
Optus Plus Promo Plan $79
$130.08
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,267.88
360GB
4G/5G Optus network
$140.08
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,277.88
$130.08
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,267.88
SIM plan costs $69/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB 36 Month
Optus Plus Promo Plan $60
$100.08
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,237.88
100GB
4G/5G Optus network
$121.08
per month over 36 months
Min. total cost: $2,258.88
$100.08
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,237.88
SIM plan costs $39 for 100GB for first 12 months, then $60 for 60GB or as notified. New services only. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB 48 Month
Vodafone Small Plan $58
$92.88
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,980.09
65GB
4G/5G Vodafone network
$119.43
per month over 48 months
Min. total cost: $3,006.64
$92.88
per month with offer
Min. total cost: $2,980.09
Get $650 off phone's RRP (ends 2 Nov 2026). SIM plan costs $45/mth for first 12 months, then $58/mth. Ends 16 Nov 2026. T&Cs apply.
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What is the best Samsung phone plan?

The best Samsung plan will largely depend on what model you're after plus the provider. Two main factors determine the cost:

  1. The phone price itself, which is the same for all providers.
  2. The mobile plan price, which can change drastically between providers.

While Telstra and Optus will let you change the plan you're on, Vodafone will charge you a "Plan Transfer Fee" if you decide to get a cheaper mobile plan while tied to your contract.

Here's a quick summary of what's on offer from the 3 major providers:

Telstra Samsung plans

Telstra lets you choose between a 12-, 24- or 36-month repayment period when you pair a Samsung phone with one of its upfront mobile plans. Apart from being Australia's largest mobile network, the main features of its plans include the following:

  • 50GB for $74 per month up to 300GB for $99 per month
  • "Unlimited" data lets you keep browsing at a max of 1.5Mbps past your data cap
  • Telstra 5G network access on all plans
  • Telstra data sharing between up to 20 plans on the same account

You can cancel your phone plan at any time, but you'll be required to pay off the full remaining value of your handset before you leave.

Vodafone Samsung plans

As a large provider, Vodafone also has all the latest iPhone and Samsung models (plus a few others) available on a 12-, 24-, 36- or 48-month contract.

The main advantage you get with Vodafone is access to its cheaper phone plans so your monthly bill will be a bit cheaper with Vodafone compared to another big provider. Here's what you get when you pair a handset with one of Vodafone's SIM only plans:

  • 65GB for $58 per month up to 420GB for $78 per month
  • "Unlimited" data lets you keep browsing past your limit, with a capped download speed up to a maximum of 2Mbps on all plans.
  • Vodafone 5G network access on all plans
  • 30 Day Network Satisfaction Guarantee offers a full refund if you change your mind within 30 days

You're allowed to cancel your plan at any time by paying the rest of what you owe on your handset.

Optus Samsung plans

Optus has all the newest handsets available, giving you the choice between 12-, 24- or 36-month contracts when you pair them with an Optus Choice mobile plan.

With Optus, you can expect the following:

    • 60GB for $60 per month up to 480GB for $90 per month
    • "Unlimited" data that lets you keep using the Internet past your data cap, up to a maximum of 1.5Mbps
    • Optus 5G network access on all plans
    • Optus data sharing between plans on the same account
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"Even three years on, my S21 continues to serve me well. The battery life is still a winner, it's fast and snappy as long as I transfer my extra-large media library onto Google Drive at regular intervals. The cameras are fab too, especially landscape images that come out so well. I did get it at a very good price during one of the major sales which made the phone even more worth it."

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9 Responses

    playlor's avatar
    playlorMarch 1, 2026

    Hi, is the $300 finder reward apply to the samsung s26 ultra on a 24 month plan and on the promo plan? I only see the link to the 36 month option.

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      MariamMarch 2, 2026Finder

      Hi Playlor, that plan was just an example to show you how to get the Finder reward. If you click Go to Site and enter your email, you will be taken to Optus’s website where you can choose whichever plan you want including the 24-month Promo plan. Hope this helps!

    Althea's avatar
    AltheaJuly 10, 2017

    Does the Samsung J1 Prime have a blue tick?

      Jhezelyn Andoy's avatarFinder
      JhezelynJuly 11, 2017Finder

      Hi Althea,

      Thanks for your comment.

      Upon checking, Samsung J1 Prime is not part of the Blue Tick Telstra phones for the bush. If you wish, please check our list of Blue Tick Telstra phones. It should give you a better way to compare your options.

      I hope this helps.

      Regards,
      Jhezelyn

    diane's avatar
    dianeApril 1, 2016

    just went with dodo for my samsung s mobile .why cant i get any internet. signal there not connecting. was working well with virgin??

      Brodie Fogg's avatar
      BrodieApril 7, 2016

      Hi Diane,

      You’ve come through to finder.com.au. I would recommend visiting Settings > Wireless & Networks > More and selecting Mobile networks. Then make sure Optus 4G is selected as the preferred network. If it is, try resetting your handset. If you are still experiencing issues with your mobile service, I would recommend contacting Dodo technical support.

      Thanks,
      Brodie

    Alex's avatar
    AlexFebruary 28, 2016

    looking for a plan for Galaxy J1

      Brodie Fogg's avatar
      BrodieFebruary 29, 2016

      Hi Alex,

      No provider in Australia offers the Samsung Galaxy J1 on a plan. However, you purchase the J1 on Optus Prepaid for $139.00 or the Galaxy J1 Ace for $99 on Vodafone Prepaid.

      Thanks,
      Brodie

      Jason's avatar
      JasonJune 9, 2017

      Southern Phone now have the Samsung Galaxy J1 on a monthly plan.

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