Samsung Raises Galaxy S26 Prices in US and South Korea
Samsung has increased Galaxy S26 prices in the US and South Korea, with US models up $100 and the 1TB Ultra up $200 to $1,999.99.
Samsung has officially raised the prices of its Galaxy S26 series in the US and South Korea. The increase affects the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
In the US, the 256GB and 512GB variants of all three models each increased by $100. The 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra rose by $200, bringing its price to $1,999.99.
In South Korea, the 256GB Galaxy S26 increased from 1,254,000 won to 1,403,600 won. The 256GB Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra each rose by 149,600 won. The 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra increased by 270,000 won to 2,821,500 won.
Some Amazon listings still show the original prices for the Galaxy S26 series, according to androidauthority.com.
Background
In October 2025, a recent report suggested Samsung was about to raise Galaxy S26 prices on October 1. Apple recently raised prices on its existing iPhones and gave the iPhone 18 Pro series the same treatment.
Quick answers
How much did Galaxy S26 prices increase in the US?
The 256GB and 512GB variants of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra each increased by $100. The 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra increased by $200 to $1,999.99.
What are the new Galaxy S26 prices in South Korea?
The 256GB Galaxy S26 is now 1,403,600 won, up from 1,254,000 won. The 256GB Galaxy S26 Plus and Ultra each rose by 149,600 won. The 1TB Ultra is now 2,821,500 won, up 270,000 won.
Are the old Galaxy S26 prices still available?
Some Amazon listings still show the original prices for the Galaxy S26 series.