Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by $100 in the US
Seven months after launch, the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra each cost $100 more at Samsung.com.
Samsung raised the US prices of its Galaxy S26 phones by $100 each, seven months after they came out. Phones usually get cheaper with time, not dearer. Check other stores first, because some still showed the old price.
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Why it matters
Phones usually get cheaper after launch. These got dearer, and Apple and Google also raised prices this year.
Wait: shop around, other stores may keep old prices for now.
The details
- Galaxy S26 goes from $899 to $999 (256GB).
- Galaxy S26+ goes from $1,099 to $1,199.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra goes from $1,299 to $1,399 (256GB).
- Droid Life ties the rise to chip shortages driven by AI demand; Samsung gave no statement in either report.
- Amazon was still showing the old prices when Droid Life published.
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Exynos 2600 · 6.3in AMOLED, 120Hz · 7y updates
GoodCompact Android flagship with good AI features.
Watch outModest upgrade; price now $999.
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GoodBest Android screen and zoom, plus a built-in privacy mode.
Watch outBattery size is unchanged for years; price now $1,399.
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