Samsung Galaxy A and F series phones now cost more: Check new prices here

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Samsung has increased the prices of some of its mid-range smartphones in India.

The price hike affects select Galaxy A and Galaxy F series models and storage options.

Updated prices are expected to appear soon on online and offline stores.

Samsung Galaxy A and F series phones now cost more: Check new prices here

Samsung has silently changed the prices of some of its Galaxy A series and Galaxy F series smartphones in India, as revealed by some internal documents shared on the social media platform X. The new pricing indicates that some storage options of mid-range models have seen a price hike from February 25, 2026. Although the new prices have not been implemented on popular e-commerce sites, the retail partners have reportedly been notified about the same. This is the second price hike reported by the South Korean company this year. Until now, the price hike seems to be restricted to some Galaxy A series and Galaxy F series models, with a minimum price hike of Rs 1,000.

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Full list of affected smartphones in India

Here is a quick look at the models affected by the latest revision:

Device NameOld PriceNew Price
Galaxy A56 (8GB + 256GB)Rs 43,999Rs 44,999
Galaxy A56 (12GB + 256GB)Rs 46,999Rs 48,999
Galaxy A36 (8GB + 256GB)Rs 35,499Rs 36,499
Galaxy A36 (12GB + 256GB)Rs 38,499Rs 40,499
Galaxy F17 5G (4GB + 128GB)Rs 15,499Rs 16,499
Galaxy F17 5G (6GB + 128GB)Rs 16,999Rs 17,999
Galaxy F17 5G (8GB + 128GB)Rs 18,499Rs 19,999

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Samsung Galaxy price hike: When will revised prices go live?

At the time of writing, we were not able to spot the revised pricing on Amazon India, Flipkart or any of the major online platforms like them. Reports also suggest that the partners have already been informed, and the updated prices are expected to go live soon across both offline and online channels.

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If this report is to be trusted, then the price hike would mark the second major price hike for Samsung Galaxy handsets in India in 2026. Earlier this year, the company increased prices for its premium devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung Galaxy S25, and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. This time, the hike is expected to impact the brand’s mid-range segment.

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Companies’ responses to price hike

The company is yet to address the issue or make a public announcement about the changes in the price for the mid-range smartphones.

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