GoKawiilSamsung hikes Galaxy S26 prices by $100-$200 just months after launch
Samsung has raised US prices on nearly every Galaxy S26 model by $100, and by $200 on the 1TB S26 Ultra, according to Phone Arena. The base S26 now costs $999, bringing it $200 above the original S25 price once an earlier $100 launch-price increase is factored in. The Galaxy S26 FE is the only model in the lineup that wasn't hit by this latest increase.
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Stacking a second price hike onto phones that already launched pricier than their predecessors suggests component costs, such as RAM, are squeezing manufacturers harder than initially disclosed, per Samsung's earlier stated reasoning. Apple and Google have also raised phone prices this year, which may indicate an industry-wide response to rising component costs rather than a Samsung-specific decision.
- Most Galaxy S26 models are now $100 more expensive, with the 1TB S26 Ultra up $200
- The base S26 totals a $200 increase over the original S25 price when combined with the launch-time hike
- The Galaxy S26 FE remains the only model in the lineup not affected by this latest price increase
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — With Galaxy S26 prices climbing another $100, the previous-generation S25 Ultra remains a fantastic flagship with top-tier cameras and a sharp display. Grabbing it now lets you enjoy Samsung's premium build and S Pen support without paying the new inflated S26 pricing.
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