Price rise is coming: Korean price leak reveals new details about Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra

The launch of the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra is less than two weeks away. Meanwhile, a report from South Korea specifies that the Galaxy S26 series will officially sell for a much higher price in one of Samsung’s key markets.

Samsung is less than two weeks away from replacing the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra (current price $759 – refurbished on Amazon). Meanwhile, various leaks related to the Galaxy S26 series have emerged. For example, Evan Blass just shared dozens of images detailing the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra in the four primary launch colors.

Separately, ET News noted that price hikes could be on the way for Samsung’s flagship smartphones. Based on ongoing cost pressures in the memory industry, ET News claims that the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra will cost more than their predecessors across the board. This report is in line with previous price leaks in the Eurozone.

In short, the Galaxy S26 series will start at a price tag about 9% higher compared to last year’s models in South Korea. However, Samsung is hoping to offset this price increase by offering double the storage upgrades in most markets. As a result, the Galaxy S26 will actually start with 512GB of storage for KRW 1,254,000 (about $875) or €999 in the Eurozone during Samsung’s pre-order period. Not only is pricing information now firmly established, but so are full spec sheets for Samsung’s upcoming flagship phones. Please see the table below for more details.