4 outlets·4 reports·over 5h
Samsung quietly raises US prices for most of its Galaxy S26 lineup by $100 and the 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra by $200; the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are unchanged (Adrian Diaconescu/PhoneArena)

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Samsung has increased the prices of most Galaxy S26 models by $100, with the 1 TB Galaxy S26 Ultra seeing a $200 hike. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 remain unchanged. The price changes apply across the U.S. market.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Samsung raised prices on the Galaxy S26 by $100
- TechMeme·Samsung quietly raises US prices for most of its Galaxy S26 lineup by $100 and the 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra by $200; the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are unchanged (Adrian Diaconescu/PhoneArena)
- Engadget·Samsung suddenly jacks up the prices of Galaxy S26 phones
- The Next Web·Samsung lifts prices across most of the Galaxy S26 range by $100
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