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Galaxy S26 Prices Jump $100 Overnight in the U.S.

Samsung raised every Galaxy S26 model by $100 in the U.S., and the 1TB Ultra by $200.

By Harish · Oct 1, 2026
01 / 05

Prices Went Up

On October 1, Samsung raised U.S. prices on every Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra model by $100.

02 / 05

The New Starting Prices

The Galaxy S26 now starts at $999.99, the S26+ at $1,199.99 and the S26 Ultra at $1,399.99.

03 / 05

The 1TB Ultra Hurts Most

The 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra jumped $200, from $1,799.99 to $1,999.99.

04 / 05

Memory Is the Reason

Samsung cited a global memory shortage. RAM prices rose from about $2.80 to $12 per gigabyte in a year.

05 / 05

Our Advice

Don't pay the new sticker price. The $700 Galaxy S26 FE is unchanged and now $300 cheaper than the base S26.

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Samsung Just Raised Galaxy S26 Prices by $100 in the U.S., and the 1TB Ultra Jumps $200

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