Samsung could be preparing to make its Galaxy S26 series significantly more expensive in India. According to a tipster, all three models in the Galaxy S26 lineup are in line to receive price hikes of up to Rs. 20,000 across different RAM and storage variants. Although it is a first for the Galaxy S26 series, the move follows similar price adjustments across the South Korean tech conglomerate’s mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy F lineups.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price Hike
In an X post, tipster Abhishek Yadav claimed that Samsung has increased the prices of every Galaxy S26 series variant in India by Rs. 20,000. The revised prices are expected to come into effect beginning today (September 18).
If the claim is accurate, the Galaxy S26 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant will cost Rs. 1,07,999, up from its launch price of Rs. 87,999. On the other hand, the Galaxy S26+ could see its price go up from Rs. 1,19,999 to Rs. 1,39,999. The price revision is also said to affect the top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra. Its price is tipped to increase from Rs. 1,39,999 to Rs. 1.59,999.
While the aforementioned prices are only for the base variants of the Galaxy S26 series, other RAM and storage configurations could see similar price hikes, too. The alleged revised prices for the Galaxy S26 series are as follows:
| Model | Launch Price | Alleged Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 12GB + 256GB | Rs. 87,999 | Rs. 1,07,999 |
| Galaxy S26 12GB + 512GB | Rs. 1,07,999 | Rs. 1,27,999 |
| Galaxy S26+ 12GB + 256GB | Rs. 1,19,999 | Rs. 1,39,999 |
| Galaxy S26+ 12GB + 512GB | Rs. 1,39,999 | Rs. 1,59,999 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 256GB | Rs. 1,39,999 | Rs. 1,59,999 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 512GB | Rs. 1,59,999 | Rs. 1,79,999 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra 16GB + 1TB | Rs. 1,89,999 | Rs. 2,09,999 |
The latest claim follows a previous leak, which said that the Galaxy S26 could receive a price increase of up to Rs. 12,000 in India. That report was based on a claim by tipster Sanju Choudhary, who had suggested that the 12GB + 256GB model could rise from Rs. 87,999 to Rs. 99,999, while the 12GB + 512GB variant could increase from Rs. 1,07,999 to Rs. 1,19,999.
Samsung India has yet to update its website with the reported prices at the time of writing. Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra are still listed at their launch prices on the Samsung India website, giving prospective buyers a limited window before the alleged September 18 price revision takes effect. The Galaxy S26+, meanwhile, is listed as out of stock.
These price changes have yet to be officially communicated by the brand. We have reached out to Samsung for a comment on the price revisions and will update this story when we hear back.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FAQsWhat are the main features of the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is available with 12GB of RAM paired with 512GB of internal storage, along with up to 12GB of extended RAM support. It features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto camera, along with a 12MP front-facing selfie camera. The phone supports fast charging with 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, backed by a 4300mAh battery. It is powered by the Exynos 2600 processor and comes with a 6.27-inch FHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is available in 4 colour options.
When was the Samsung Galaxy S26 released?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 was launched on February 25, 2026.
Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S26?
You can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 through the official Samsung website, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, and select retail stores across India.
