Samsung Week 2026: What to Buy and Is It Time to Upgrade?

Thinking about upgrading your phone, TV or home appliances? With Black Friday approaching, here’s what to consider before you buy, from the features worth prioritising to the questions to ask yourself first.

Samsung Week runs from 14^th October to 3^rd November, with offers across mobiles, TVs, audio, monitors and home appliances. Now in its seventh year, the event coincides with Samsung Electronics’ 57th anniversary.

Whether you’re looking for a better smartphone camera, a new Samsung TV or ways to make everyday household tasks easier, choosing the right technology comes down to how you use it.

The best Samsung Week deals

Looking for the best pre-Black Friday TV deals? Shoppers can claim up to £500 cashback on selected TVs¹, including the 85-inch Micro RGB R95H and the 83-inch S90H with Q990H Q-Series soundbar. Gamers can claim up to £300 cashback on selected Odyssey gaming monitors, including the Odyssey OLED G9².

Customers can also recycle an old TV, home appliance or monitor at Samsung.com/uk for an instant Trade Up discount³ and explore finance options on selected products⁴.

Mobile: choosing your next phone

Which new smartphones are the best for you?

The best smartphone depends on what matters most to you, whether that’s photography, productivity, entertainment or a design that fits your lifestyle. Battery life, camera capabilities, display size and long-term software support are all worth considering.

If your battery struggles to last the day, storage is running out or your phone no longer receives regular security updates, it may be time to upgrade. Eligible Galaxy devices offer up to seven years of OS and security updates, helping you get more from your phone over time.

Which phone has the best camera?

When comparing smartphone cameras, look beyond megapixels alone. Low-light performance, detail, exposure and image processing all affect the final result. AI-enhanced features can help balance bright and dark areas, optimise images and, on compatible devices, remove unwanted objects from photos.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra combines a 200MP camera with a camera system that is 47% brighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra⁵, plus 10x optical-quality zoom and up to 100x Space Zoom. TechRadar called it “by far Samsung’s best Galaxy S phone yet”.

For those who prefer a more compact design, the Galaxy S26 series offers other options, with IP68 water and dust resistance across the series⁶.

Galaxy Z Fold8 or Z Flip8: which should I choose?

It comes down to whether you want more screen space or a more compact design. The Galaxy Z Fold8 has a 7.6-inch main display for multitasking and watching video, alongside dual 50MP rear cameras.

The Galaxy Z Flip8 folds down to a pocket-friendly size and offers up to 31 hours of video playback under Samsung’s test conditions. Tom’s Guide described it as “one of the sleekest, most refined clamshell foldables you can buy”.

TV: finding the right screen

Which Samsung TV should I buy: Micro RGB or OLED?

When choosing a new TV, consider your room size, viewing habits and the picture quality you prefer. Screen size matters too, with 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch TVs offering different options for your space.

The Micro RGB R95H uses red, green and blue LEDs in its backlight to deliver Samsung’s widest-ever TV colour spectrum⁷. Trusted Reviews described it as “An outstanding achievement for such a new technology.” It is available in 65-, 75- and 85-inch sizes.

The OLED S95H lights each pixel individually for deep blacks and rich contrast. Tom’s Guide awarded it five stars. Both models feature Glare Free screens designed to reduce reflections and support refresh rates of up to 165Hz for PC gaming.

For a TV that complements your interior, The Frame Pro displays artwork when not in use, with a selection of free artworks and more than 5,000 available through the Samsung Art Store⁸.

Jeremy Demont, Director of TV/AV Product Management at Samsung UK & Ireland, says: “Buying a TV is a big decision, and choosing the right screen size is an important part of it. A larger screen can make films, sport and gaming feel more immersive, while features such as AI upscaling help bring out the best in the content you already watch. It’s worth looking at the picture technology as well as the inches, so you can feel confident that a bigger screen will deliver an experience you’ll enjoy every day. Think about what matters most to you because you’ll want to enjoy your TV for years to come, so reliability matters too.”

Home: making everyday tasks easier

Are AI-enabled home appliances worth it?

Look for features that make a genuine difference to your routine, whether that’s managing energy use, simplifying laundry or connecting appliances to your phone.

Samsung’s AI Energy Mode can reduce washing machine energy use by up to 70% under specified test conditions⁹, while compatible heat pump dryers can reduce energy use by up to 20%¹⁰. SmartThings also lets you monitor and control compatible connected appliances.

Zeena Hill, Senior Marketing Director for Home Entertainment and Appliances at Samsung UK & Ireland, says: “Time is precious, and the real value of our household appliances is how they ease the daily demands of life. From taking the guesswork out of how much detergent to use or which wash programme to choose, to helping you keep track of what’s in your fridge and what you need to buy next, our appliances can take some of the mental load out of running a home. The best technology doesn’t just perform a task, it takes the decisions around it off your hands.”

Which Samsung appliances should I consider?

• For a connected kitchen: The Bespoke AI Side-by-Side Refrigerator Family Hub 9-inch combines 621 litres of capacity with a touchscreen for recipes, calendars, music and apps, plus SmartThings connectivity.
• For easier laundry: The Bespoke AI Series 9 Washing Machine uses AI Wash+ to sense laundry weight and adjust water and detergent use. AI Ecobubble can improve soil removal by up to 20%¹¹, while Super Speed can wash a load in 39 minutes¹².
• For drying clothes: The Tumble Dryer Series 6+ Optimal Dry uses sensors to adjust drying time and offers SmartThings connectivity. Pair it with a compatible connected washer to use Auto Cycle Link¹³.

Ready to upgrade?

Explore early Black Friday deals and find the right product for you at samsung.com/uk/offer/samsung-week/. Check product eligibility and full offer terms before purchasing.

1. Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited. UK (incl. CI & IOM) residents aged 18+ or registered companies. Purchase a selected new Samsung product between 23.09.26 – 27.10.26 from a participating retailer. Claim cashback within 30–60 days of purchase. Max 5 claims per household or business. To claim and for full T&Cs, see https://samsungoffers.claims/2026cashbackUK. ↩︎
2. Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited. UK (incl. CI & IOM) residents aged 18+ or registered companies. Purchase a selected new Samsung product between 23.09.26 – 27.10.26 from a participating retailer. Claim cashback within 30–60 days of purchase. Max 5 claims per household or business. To claim and for full T&Cs, see https://samsungoffers.claims/2026cashbackUK. ↩︎
3. Only available at samsung.com. Customers must apply Trade Up discount on product page, before checking out. Recycled products are non-returnable and have zero value. You must fully uninstall (including disconnecting and draining of water, or wiping all data, as applicable) your appliance, laptop, monitor, or television, and make sure it is ready for collection at the same time we deliver your new product. We reserve the right to refuse the delivery if you fail to do so. You will be required to pay a surcharge equal to the amount of the discount you received, if you do not recycle or have your product ready for recycling. Offer cannot be combined with multi-buy promotions for Home Appliances. Each household may only recycle one of each type of product and will receive only one Trade Up discount for each product type recycled. The Trade Up discount is an incentive to recycle it is not a Trade In value for the recycled product. ↩︎
4. Purchase from samsung.com. Subject to eligibility. T&Cs apply. ↩︎
5. 47% more light on 200MP Wide camera and 37% on 50MP Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) camera on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Brightness improvements shown are compared to Galaxy S25 Ultra. ↩︎
6. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust-tight). Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear. ↩︎
7. Samsung’s Red, Green and Blue LEDs are the smallest of any LED TV available on the market and are the first to measure less than 100 micrometres across. Statement verified as of August 2025. ↩︎
8. Samsung Art Store subscription required. Subscription fees apply. Artwork availability and collection contents are subject to change at any time without notice or user notification. ↩︎
9. Based on internal testing on the WW7000D models on a Cotton 40 degrees wash with the AI Energy Mode turned on compared to not using AI Energy Mode. ↩︎
10. Based on internal testing on the DV90BB9445GH model on the SuperSpeed course with a 5kg load with the AI Energy Mode turned on compared to the AI Energy Mode turned off. ↩︎
11. Based on internal testing in accordance with IEC 60456-2010 of the WF90F/24 Cotton Default with Ecobubble on a 4kg wash load compared to Cotton Default without Ecobubble. Results may vary depending on actual usage conditions. ↩︎
12. Based on using Super Speed at the default settings with a 5kg load. ↩︎
13. Auto Cycle Link is only available when both the washing machine and the tumble dryer have AI Control and are Wi-Fi connected. ↩︎