Samsung hosted its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event last night, where it unveiled its latest flagship smartphone lineup- the Galaxy S26 series. The lineup includes three models: Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The new models offer faster performance, new AI-powered features, and a refined design. The company also claims that the Galaxy S26 lineup is built on the ‘most powerful hardware ever on a Galaxy S series.’ If you are planning to upgrade, you may be wondering whether buying the phone from another country could save you money. Here’s a simple comparison of starting prices across major markets.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price comparison
The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at Rs 1,39,999 in India. In Dubai, it is priced at 5,099 AED (approximately Rs 1,27,000). In the United States, the phone costs $1,299 (around Rs 1,19,000). In the United Kingdom, it is priced at £1,279 (roughly Rs 1,58,000), while in Thailand it starts at ฿46,900 (about Rs 1,37,100).
Based on current currency conversion, the United States currently offers the lowest starting price for the Ultra variant.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus price comparison
The Galaxy S26 Plus is priced at Rs 1,19,999 in India. In Dubai, the starting price is 4,299 AED (around Rs 1,07,000). In the US, it costs $1,099 (approximately Rs 99,900). The UK price is £1,099 (about Rs 1,35,500), and in Thailand it is ฿40,900 (roughly Rs 1,19,500).
Here again, the US appears to offer the most affordable starting price.
Samsung Galaxy S26 price comparison
The standard Galaxy S26 starts at Rs 87,999 in India. In Dubai, it is priced at 3,599 AED (around Rs 89,000). The US price is $899 (approximately Rs 81,700). In the UK, it costs £879 (around Rs 1,08,400), and in Thailand it is priced at ฿33,900 (about Rs 99,100).
The US once again offers the lowest starting price.
So, the US currently offers the lowest starting prices for all three Samsung Galaxy S26 models. However, buyers should also consider taxes, warranty and other factors before purchasing from another country.
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series in India began on February 25. Customers can book the devices through Samsung’s official channels and partner retailers. Those who pre-order can receive benefits worth Rs 2,699, along with storage upgrade options and more.
The Galaxy S26 series is available in Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue colour options. Online-exclusive shades include Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.
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