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Samsung Galaxy S26 Prices Could Be a Mess: Here's Which Models Could Cost More, Less or the Same
Leaked Swedish retail data shows Samsung raising Galaxy S26 base storage to 256GB with mixed pricing: standard model up 9%, Ultra cheaper for lower tiers, no free pre-order upgrades.
- A Swedish retail leak indicates mixed Galaxy S26 series pricing, with the standard model pricier, the S26 Plus steady, and the Ultra cheaper for lower-storage trims ahead of Samsung's February 25, 2026 launch.
- Industry supply pressures show rising global demand for high-bandwidth DRAM for AI tightens DRAM supply, and Samsung reportedly absorbs some costs to stabilize prices, with Roland Quandt suggesting this shields users from 'RAMageddon' effects.
- The leaked price table shows the Galaxy S26 base model price at 11990 SEK, the 256GB tier is about 9% more expensive than the Galaxy S25, while the S26 Ultra's lower trims could be EUR 100 cheaper and the S26 may rise by about EUR 100.
- Samsung's packaging changes mean the base storage floor rises from 128GB to 256GB and no free pre-order 'double your storage for free' offer is expected, pushing buyers toward FE variant and older Galaxy models.
- Roland Quandt's sourcing shows the leak stems from a BlueSky post and WinFuture citing an unnamed Swedish retailer, with pricing possibly shaping Germany, Europe, and US markets but unclear for the U.K.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to arrive in February 2026. With the highly anticipated launch just weeks away, details around potential upgrades and pricing are already starting to surface. If reports are to be believed, pricing could turn out to be a surprise, and a hit or miss for users.
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(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Sources from GSMArena indicate that the upcoming Galaxy S26 generation will see significant changes in pricing and hardware specifications.
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