The Galaxy S26 lineup may launch in February 2026 with higher prices across all models.
Component costs, including chipsets and DRAM, have reportedly surged by up to 16% in 2025.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra could be priced between Rs 1,34,999 and Rs 1,39,999, marking a sharp rise from last year’s S25 series.
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to introduce its next generation flagship S series early next year. As per the leaks, the series may include- Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung will reportedly not introduce the Galaxy S26 Edge due to poor sales. Now the latest report by Korean outlet ET News confirms that all the devices will feature a higher price tag compared to Galaxy S25 series due to the rising cost of key internal components.
SurveySamsung Galaxy S26 series price hike
The report identifies several smartphone components, such as chipsets, camera sensors, and memory modules, that have experienced considerable price inflation through 2025. According to industry data, chip prices have risen by about 12% year on year, while camera modules are nearly 8% more expensive. Meanwhile, DRAM (LPDDR5) prices have risen by approximately 16% since Q1 2025, owing to supply constraints in the semiconductor market.
Global tariff uncertainties and fluctuating material costs may put additional pressure on Samsung’s pricing strategy for its 2026 flagship lineup.
If these reports are correct, the Galaxy S26 series could see a major spike in retail prices when it launches, which is reportedly delayed until February 2026 due to lineup changes that include the Galaxy S26 Plus replacing the Edge variant.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 India price
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could cost between Rs 1,34,999 and Rs 1,39,999 for the base trim, whereas the Galaxy S26 Plus is expected to cost more than Rs 1 lakh, with the base variant starting at around Rs 1,05,999. The vanilla Galaxy S26 could cost around Rs 85,000. It should be noted that these are just early leaks, and we will have to wait for the official announcement to know if they are true.
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