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Samsung Weighs Galaxy S26 Price Hikes in Korea as U.S. Tags Likely Hold

Soaring memory prices coupled with a weak won are forcing Samsung to weigh regional pricing trade-offs.

Overview

  • Reports from FN News indicate 256GB Galaxy S26 models could rise by KRW 44,000–88,000 in South Korea.
  • Multiple outlets say U.S. launch prices are expected to match the S25 lineup at $799, $999, and $1,299.
  • A Samsung representative told FN News that final pricing for the Galaxy S26 series has not been decided.
  • Rising LPDDR5X DRAM and NAND costs and currency pressure are cited as key factors, with additional strain from short-term memory procurement after a failed long-term supply deal.
  • The series is widely tipped for a Feb. 25 unveiling with retail availability in early March, according to recent leaks.