- The Galaxy S26 series is reportedly set to receive a massive price increase in Samsung’s home country, South Korea.
- Different models are expected to cost 5–20% more than the Galaxy S25 series.
- One specific variant will be roughly $300 more expensive in Korea.
- However, for customers outside the country, the prices are unlikely to change from previous generations.
The time has come. Samsung is finally set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series this week. And, a plethora of leaks, including a fresh hands-on before the launch, have already revealed much of what we will learn at the event. While we would still be watching it for the price, leaks have spoiled that, too. Multiple leaks have suggested what the Galaxy S26 phones could cost in different parts of the world, and while there’s good news for those looking to buy the new phone in the US, users in certain regions, especially South Korea, are expected to take the hit from the supply chain crunch.
For several weeks now, Korean media outlets have been echoing the possibility of a substantial price increase for the Galaxy S26 series. Earlier this month, we saw a report hinting at a 5–12% price increase for the 256GB and 512GB variants, marking the first price increase since the Galaxy S22. Now, another outlet, Chosun Biz, claims to have learned about the prices of the 1TB storage variant, limited to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it’s even wilder than the previous reports.