- Samsung is now preparing to increase the price of Galaxy S26
- The model will cost around 12 thousand rupees
- How many rupees will you get in India now?
Samsung: According to information, Samsung is preparing to increase the price of Galaxy S26 in India. A tipster claims that both the available storage variants could cost up to ₹12,000. The alleged price hike comes at a time when there is talk of possible price hikes for Samsung's other flagship and foldable models.
The prices of Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are also expected to increase, but these changes have not been confirmed yet. Samsung has not officially announced any of these alleged price hikes.
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Claimed in the post
Samsung The price of Galaxy S26 (Samsung Galaxy S26) is likely to increase in India Tipster Sanju Chaudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) claimed in a post. Samsung may increase the price of Galaxy S26 in India. According to the report, the price of the 12GB + 256GB variant may increase from ₹87,999 to ₹99,999, while the price of the 12GB + 512GB model may increase from ₹1,07,999 to ₹1,19,999.
The 12GB + 256GB variant of the Galaxy S26 is currently priced at ₹79,999 and the 12GB + 512GB model is priced at ₹99,999 on Samsung's official website. As of writing this report, these alleged new prices have not yet appeared on the company's website.
Price hike alert
Samsung to increase the price of Galaxy S26 by upto ₹12k:
12/256GB: ₹87,999 → ₹99,999
12/512GB: ₹1,07,999 → ₹1,19,999The Galaxy S26 Ultra might also end up being priced similarly to the iPhone 18 Pro. pic.twitter.com/p7uFXa2jEj
— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) September 17, 2026
The Galaxy S26 Ultra can also be expensive
The news of a possible price hike of the Galaxy S26 has also surfaced. This comes after recent claims that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could also be expensive in India. However, the new prices and their implementation date are yet to be announced. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are also rumored to be getting a price hike, but the price hike is yet to be confirmed.
The tipster also said that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could soon be priced at par with the iPhone 18 Pro in the country. Apple's latest Pro model starts at ₹1,64,900 in India. The current starting MRP of Samsung's flagship model is ₹1,39,999.
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New payment options also announced
Samsung recently announced a new payment option called 'Galaxy Forever' for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 in India for 24 months. Under this scheme, customers pay 60% of the phone price through EMI, while the remaining 40% is deferred till the end of the term. This reduces the monthly EMI of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra from Rs 9,417 to Rs 6,997, while the EMI of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 drops to Rs 6,416 from Rs 8,584.
