Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is now up for pre-order, but this year’s launch feels a little underwhelming. The devices bring only minor upgrades over last year’s models, yet they come at higher prices, and even the early bonuses are less generous than in previous years. If you’re still planning to upgrade, though, there are a few worthwhile pre-order deals that can help soften the blow. While Samsung is not offering a free storage upgrade with pre-orders this time, there are still some solid deals available if you place your order before retail availability begins on March 11. For those purchasing directly from a carrier, there are a few pre-order offers available, including trade-in discounts and promotional bill credits that can help offset the higher price. Alongside the pre-order deals on Samsung.com and through major carriers, Amazon is also sweetening the pot with a free storage upgrade and gift cards bundled with the Galaxy S26 series, giving buyers another way to save some money on their purchase.…