Samsung has started 2026 with a price increase on several Galaxy smartphones in India, affecting budget, mid-range models.
The price hike, shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav, applies to popular Galaxy A and F series devices and is expected to be applied to devices like Galaxy Fold 7, Flip 7, S25 and S25 FE.
An internal Samsung document confirms higher prices across offline and online channels, and more Galaxy phones could become costlier in the coming weeks.
Samsung has quietly started the new year with a price revision that could impact many buyers across budget, mid-range and premium segments. The revised prices of several devices will come into effect from January 5, 2026. According to various reports, the company has hiked prices for several smartphones under the Samsung Galaxy series. These reportedly include popular models across categories. Industry sources say the hike is connected with the ongoing global shortage of AI-focused smartphone chips, which has increased the cost of production. A rise in component prices, supply chain pressure, and growing demand for on-device AI features are believed to be the reasons behind the price hike of the Samsung Galaxy devices.
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Tipster Abhishek Yadav first shared details of the price hike and confirmed that the increase applies to multiple Samsung models across categories. According to him, the price hike applies to the Galaxy Fold 7, Galaxy Flip 7, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A56, Galaxy F17 and Galaxy A06 5G.
Samsung is increasing the prices of the following models starting tomorrow, i.e., 5 January 2026:
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 4, 2026
Price hike applies to:
> Galaxy Fold 7
> Galaxy Flip 7
> Galaxy S25
> Galaxy S25 FE
> Galaxy A36
> Galaxy A56
> Galaxy F17
> Galaxy A06 5G
Shortly after sharing this information, the tipster posted an internal Samsung document that clearly shows the revised prices for several models. The image lists both old and new prices, including dealer pricing and retail pricing with GST. This data confirms that the hike is not limited to flagship phones but also affects devices that sell in high volumes offline and online. The document also mentions that price protection recovery will apply for channel partners on opening stock as of 5 January, which further confirms that the hike has officially rolled out.
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Shortly after he broke the news of the price hike of the Samsung Galaxy series devices, he then also shared an internal Samsung document that highlighted the revised pricing for some of these models. The image includes the list of both the old and the new pricing structures. Furthermore, it also included dealer pricing and retail pricing along with GST. It shows that the price increase affects not only flagship phones but also popular models sold widely both offline and online. The document also approves the price increase, as channel partners will receive price protection recovery starting from January 5th for their existing stock.
🚨 Samsung Smartphone Price Hike (Effective 5 Jan 2026)
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 5, 2026
Old List Price vs New List Price (Incl. GST)
Galaxy A56 (₹2,000 hike)
A56 (12GB/256GB): ₹44,999 → ₹46,999
A56 (8GB/256GB): ₹41,999 → ₹43,999
A56 (8GB/128GB): ₹38,999 → ₹40,999
Galaxy A36 (₹1,500 hike)
A36… https://t.co/kLeFXjv8TC pic.twitter.com/MmEeWcwPoP
Here is a list of Samsung smartphones where the revised prices are clearly mentioned in the document:
| Device | Variant | Old Price (Rs) | New Price (Rs) |
| Galaxy A56 | 12GB + 256GB | 44,999 | 46,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | 41,999 | 43,999 | |
| 8GB + 128GB | 38,999 | 40,999 | |
| Galaxy A36 | 12GB + 256GB | 36,999 | 38,499 |
| 8GB + 256GB | 33,999 | 35,499 | |
| 8GB + 128GB | 30,999 | 32,499 | |
| Galaxy F17 5G | 4GB + 128GB | 14,499 | 15,499 |
| 6GB + 128GB | 15,999 | 16,999 | |
| 8GB + 128GB | 17,499 | 18,499 |
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While the document focuses on select models, the inclusion of Galaxy Fold 7, Flip 7, S25, S25 FE and A06 5G in earlier information suggests that their prices may be revised soon. There is a strong possibility that Samsung could increase prices for more devices in the coming weeks as costs continue to rise. Buyers planning a Samsung purchase may want to keep a close watch on official listings and retailer prices.
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