SAMSUNG RAISES GALAXY S26 PRICES BY $100

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FRI, OCT 2, 2026

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Samsung has increased Galaxy S26 prices in the US by $100 or more, pushing the base 256GB model to nearly $1,000. This marks the second price hike for the flagship line this year.

The base Galaxy S26 now costs $200 more than the S25 launched last year. Samsung attributed the initial S26 price increase to rising RAM costs when the phones debuted earlier in 2025. The S26 and S26 Plus were already priced $100 higher than their S25 predecessors at launch. The additional $100 increase applied this week further widens the gap. Samsung is not alone in raising smartphone prices. Apple and Google have also increased prices on their flagship models this year, reflecting broader cost pressures in the mobile industry. The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB storage is now positioned at a premium price point, according to Phone Arena.

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