Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets, Samsung Galaxy smartphones may see a price hike soon

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If you've been planning to buy a Samsung Galaxy phone, this might be the best time to do so. The company is apparently considering raising the prices of all of its phones, and it’s not alone in that regard.

The rise in memory costs

report indicates that Samsung is contemplating a price increase as well. The surge in pricing can be attributed to the escalating costs of AI. DRAM prices have doubled in just a month, and the trend is likely to continue.

Potential for pricier Samsung Galaxy phones

It’s not like the Galaxy S25 Ultra was cheaper before. | Image credit — PhoneArena
iPhone 17 Pro this year, leading some to wonder whether Samsung was going to follow in its rival’s footsteps. The report pretty much confirms that we can expect Galaxy phones to see an increase in price in the near future too. Even if Samsung keeps the same price tags for the Galaxy S26 series next year, it’s very unlikely that its phones won’t see a price increase in 2027 and beyond. Memory costs can significantly impact the cost of a phone, with the 2 TB iPhone 17 Pro Max priced at $1,999, hinting at potential significant price hikes for Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Anticipate sustained price levels

Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 have set the stage for more expensive flagship phones, a trend that is likely to continue with the release of the foldable iPhone. Expect price increases for the Galaxy S26 and the iPhone 18.
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