In Colombia, February 2026 mobile phone offers are currently driven by "New Year/Back to School" clearances and aggressive competition between the big three carriers—Claro, Movistar, and Tigo.
With the global Samsung Galaxy S26 launch set for February 25, 2026, prices on 2025 models are dropping rapidly.
Best Handset Deals (February 2026)
* Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Now the "premium value" choice, retailing for approximately $2.499.900 COP at major retailers like Alkosto and Movistar.
* iPhone 15 (128 GB): Available at a promotional price of $3.879.900 COP at Movistar (a significant drop from its original launch price).
* iPhone 13 (128 GB): The budget choice for iOS users, now priced at $2.899.900 COP.
* **Honor Magic 6 Lite: On sale for $1.699.900 COP, known for its ultra-tough screen.
* Xiaomi Redmi Note 13: A budget-friendly powerhouse currently $699.889 COP (down from $1.199.900) via bank partner offers.
* Moto G34 5G: Priced at $659.909 COP, making it one of the most affordable 5G entries.
Best Carrier Plan Offers
* Movistar: Currently leading the "value" race with a 50% discount online on postpaid plans. Their 100 GB plan is just $28.995 COP/month.
* Tigo: Promoting their "Plan Full Tigo" which bundles 500 Megas of home fiber with an unlimited mobile data plan for $109.900 COP/month.
* Claro: Known for the best coverage, Claro is offering a 100 GB plan for $75.900 COP/month. They also have a popular Unlimited plan for $99.900 COP/month.
* Prepago (Prepaid): If you prefer no contracts, Claro offers 9 GB + unlimited calls for 30 days at $31.000 COP, while Tigo offers 10 GB for 15 days at $20.000 COP.
Financing & Cashback
* 0% Interest: Most retailers (Alkosto, Éxito, Falabella) offer 0% interest financing for 12–24 months if you pay with partner bank cards like Bancolombia, Davivienda, or Banco de Bogotá.
* Plan Canje (Trade-in): Samsung Colombia and Claro are offering up to $1.000.000 COP in trade-in credit toward an S25 or the upcoming S26 if you hand in your old device.
Local Buying Tip for 2026
* The "S26" Wait: Since the Galaxy S26 launches globally on February 25, wait until the final week of the month for "Preventa" (Pre-sale) bundles in Colombia. They almost always include free Galaxy Buds or a Galaxy Watch.
* VAT-Free Days: While not always guaranteed, keep an eye on government announcements for "Día sin IVA" (VAT-free days), which can save you 19% instantly on mid-range phones.
* Check the "Verb" (Action): When buying online, ensure you registrar (the Verb) your phone's IMEI with your carrier immediately to avoid the phone being blocked after 30 days due to local anti-theft laws.
With the global Samsung Galaxy S26 launch set for February 25, 2026, prices on 2025 models are dropping rapidly.
Best Handset Deals (February 2026)
* Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Now the "premium value" choice, retailing for approximately $2.499.900 COP at major retailers like Alkosto and Movistar.
* iPhone 15 (128 GB): Available at a promotional price of $3.879.900 COP at Movistar (a significant drop from its original launch price).
* iPhone 13 (128 GB): The budget choice for iOS users, now priced at $2.899.900 COP.
* **Honor Magic 6 Lite: On sale for $1.699.900 COP, known for its ultra-tough screen.
* Xiaomi Redmi Note 13: A budget-friendly powerhouse currently $699.889 COP (down from $1.199.900) via bank partner offers.
* Moto G34 5G: Priced at $659.909 COP, making it one of the most affordable 5G entries.
Best Carrier Plan Offers
* Movistar: Currently leading the "value" race with a 50% discount online on postpaid plans. Their 100 GB plan is just $28.995 COP/month.
* Tigo: Promoting their "Plan Full Tigo" which bundles 500 Megas of home fiber with an unlimited mobile data plan for $109.900 COP/month.
* Claro: Known for the best coverage, Claro is offering a 100 GB plan for $75.900 COP/month. They also have a popular Unlimited plan for $99.900 COP/month.
* Prepago (Prepaid): If you prefer no contracts, Claro offers 9 GB + unlimited calls for 30 days at $31.000 COP, while Tigo offers 10 GB for 15 days at $20.000 COP.
Financing & Cashback
* 0% Interest: Most retailers (Alkosto, Éxito, Falabella) offer 0% interest financing for 12–24 months if you pay with partner bank cards like Bancolombia, Davivienda, or Banco de Bogotá.
* Plan Canje (Trade-in): Samsung Colombia and Claro are offering up to $1.000.000 COP in trade-in credit toward an S25 or the upcoming S26 if you hand in your old device.
Local Buying Tip for 2026
* The "S26" Wait: Since the Galaxy S26 launches globally on February 25, wait until the final week of the month for "Preventa" (Pre-sale) bundles in Colombia. They almost always include free Galaxy Buds or a Galaxy Watch.
* VAT-Free Days: While not always guaranteed, keep an eye on government announcements for "Día sin IVA" (VAT-free days), which can save you 19% instantly on mid-range phones.
* Check the "Verb" (Action): When buying online, ensure you registrar (the Verb) your phone's IMEI with your carrier immediately to avoid the phone being blocked after 30 days due to local anti-theft laws.
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