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Samsung Galaxy Forever Programme Launched in India for Easy Upgrade with EMI and Return Options

Samsung Galaxy Forever Programme Launched in India for Easy Upgrade with EMI and Return Options

Galaxy Forever is available on Samsung.com and at over 1,500 Samsung Experience Stores across India.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly | Updated: 19 March 2026 18:36 IST

Samsung Galaxy Forever Programme Launched in India for Easy Upgrade with EMI and Return Options

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts in India at Rs. 1,39,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant

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Highlights

Samsung introduces EMI-based upgrade plan for flagship phones
Galaxy Forever allows return, retain, or upgrade after one year
Samsung bundles Care+ with Galaxy Forever for 13 months

Samsung has introduced Galaxy Forever in India, a new ownership programme aimed at making its flagship smartphones more accessible. The offer applies to the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26+, which were launched in the country in February. Under this programme, customers can use the devices for a year by paying half of the cost through 12 no-cost EMIs. This effectively gives users a 50 percent upfront cost reduction through an assured buyback after one year.

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The company said in a press release that customers enrolled in the Galaxy Forever programme can choose to return, retain, or upgrade their device after 12 months. It also includes a no-questions-asked return option. Customers paying via credit card can return the device for a 50 percent assured buyback or keep it by clearing the remaining amount through another 12 months of no-cost EMIs.

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Those opting for Samsung Finance+ can return the device and upgrade to a new Galaxy flagship, or retain it by paying the remaining 50 percent in the 13th month, Samsung added.

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Samsung includes Samsung Care+ with the programme for 13 months, covering accidental and liquid damage with no extra repair charges. The coverage is valued at Rs. 13,999. Customers need to pay a programme fee of Rs. 749.92 per month for one year to enrol in Galaxy Forever, which includes this protection along with the upgrade and buyback benefits.

For the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which starts at Rs. 1,39,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option, the monthly device EMI is Rs. 5,833.29. Including the programme fee, the total monthly payment comes to Rs. 6,583.21.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ starts at Rs. 1,19,999 for a similar configuration and has a monthly EMI of Rs. 4,999.96, taking the total monthly payment to Rs. 5,749.88.

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Galaxy Forever is available on Samsung.com and at over 1,500 Samsung Experience Stores across India. Customers can pay using Samsung Finance+ or a credit card with no-cost EMI. Samsung Finance+ works both online and in stores, while the credit card option is only available on Samsung.com.

Samsung added that it has partnered with Servify and DMI Finance to manage returns, upgrades, and settlements. The company has also extended the programme to select corporate employees and students through its Corporate+ and Student+ online stores.

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What are the main features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is available with 16GB of RAM paired with 512GB of internal storage, along with 12GB of extended RAM support. It features a dual rear camera setup comprising a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, and 50MP 10MP telephoto cameras, along with a 12MP front-facing selfie camera. The phone supports fast charging with 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging, backed by a 5000mAh battery. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and comes with a 6.9-inch QHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is available in 4 colour options.

When was the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra released?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was launched on February 25, 2026

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra through the official Samsung website, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, and select retail stores across India.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lighter IP68 rated design
Privacy Display is handy and practical
One UI gets smarter with better AI integrations
Fast-charging finally
Impressive video recording capability

Bad
3x telephoto camera needs work
Low-light performance could have been better
Selfies don?t show accurate edge-detection
S Pen cannot be used as camera remote

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,440x3,120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S26+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Consistent flagship-level performance
Premium build quality with slim, balanced design
Clean UI and Long-term software support
Good middle-ground option for users wanting size without Ultra bulk

Bad
Minimal upgrades over the previous generation
Same camera hardware reused yet again
Charging speeds still lag behind competitors
Price increase hurts overall value

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Display 6.70-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2600

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More