Samsung has been steadily expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions under the Galaxy AI brand, offering a wide range of tools at no cost so far. However, the company has long hinted that some of these capabilities would eventually sit behind a paywall. That transition was originally expected in 2025, yet it never materialized — and it hasn't happened this year either. While Samsung itself remains silent, a comprehensive leak from SamMobile now sheds light on how the company plans to monetize its AI ecosystem.
Let's begin with the reassuring part: everything you can currently use in Galaxy AI will stay free. Instead of locking existing tools away, Samsung reportedly intends to layer brand-new features on top, offering them with capped free access alongside paid options for heavier users.
According to the leak, Samsung is preparing three Galaxy AI subscription tiers: Starter (which includes 10,000 credits), Plus (20,000 credits), and Pro (50,000 credits). What exactly a single credit gets you remains a mystery for now.
Flexibility appears to be a priority, as Samsung is said to be developing both recurring subscriptions and pay-as-you-go packages. Notably, credits purchased through the PAYG model would reportedly remain valid for three years and function independently from the Galaxy AI Premium subscription.
SammyGuru managed to obtain screenshots showing the Galaxy AI Premium subscription interface. The prices visible in those images shouldn't be taken at face value, however — code strings buried in the app point to a $5 monthly subscription in the United States, plus an annual option priced at $48, effectively bringing the cost down to $4 per month.
Galaxy AI Premium subscription UI
Things get slightly more complicated from here. Language translation, text summarization, and image generation apparently follow their own separate limits. Free users would get 10 translations, 5 summaries, and 2 image generations each day. Stepping up to an Essential tier multiplies those caps by ten (100 daily translations, for example), while the Premium tier removes restrictions entirely with unlimited usage.
Meanwhile, the familiar features users already know will be rebranded under the Galaxy AI Core umbrella. This group includes Browsing Assist, Creative Studio, Memory, Now Brief, Photo Studio, and several others.
As for what paying customers will actually receive, the leak outlines several additions exclusive to Galaxy AI Premium. Bixby Action is believed to be the agentic Bixby upgrade that has been rumored for some time — it would let users build system-level routines for everyday tasks, complete with custom triggers.
Another feature, Daily Briefing, is expected on the Plus tier, though its exact purpose and how it differs from the existing Now Brief remains unclear. Gen Video will reportedly transform still photos into short video clips based on text prompts. Finally, Galaxy Claw appears to be Samsung's answer to OpenClaw, designed to automate daily routines — functionality that could partially overlap with Bixby Action.
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