Samsung is reportedly considering raising the price of the Galaxy S26 series by roughly $31 to $62 per model due to component shortages, according to Korean publication ET News. While not a massive jump, the real casualty could be the aggressive promotions that usually knock hundreds off the price.

Samsung smartphones, tablets and wearables are currently discounted up to 30%, which is pretty rare for these new and current-generation devices.

It's still early in the year, and very few phones have been announced, none of which have significantly hiked prices. With CES 2026 in the rearview, eyes are on the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2026 in late February to give us a sense of how our phones might get more expensive -- and by how much.

With the Galaxy S26 launch expected in late February 2026, Samsung is reportedly still deciding on the final cost of its flagship smartphones. The company is grappling with keeping the retail price stable while battling rising memory and component prices, which has manufacturers scrambling to adjust their pricing strategies.

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