{
  "id": 11196219,
  "title": "The Galaxy S26 price increase we were dreading is here",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/the-galaxy-s26-price-increase-we-were-dreading-is-here",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-price-increase-3717926/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung has officially raised prices for its Galaxy S26 series in both the US and South Korea, a move many have been anticipating. The global shortage of memory components is largely to blame for this increase. In the US, the price of the 256GB and 512GB Galaxy S26 models has jumped by $100, with the 1TB version of the Galaxy S26 Ultra now priced at $200 more. While some listings may still show the older price, these changes are set to stick. The tech giant's plans to hike the cost of the Galaxy S26 series were reported as early as October 1, and now the price increase is a reality. The Samsung US website confirms the $100 price hike across the 256GB and 512GB variants, the Galaxy S26 Plus, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Consequently, the least expensive Galaxy S26 model now starts at $999.99, while the Galaxy S26 Plus and Ultra begin at $1,199.99 and $1,399.99, respectively. The 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra will set users back an additional $200, bringing its total to $1,999.99.",
  "summary": "All models of the Galaxy S26 series are now pricier by $100, while the 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra sees an even larger increase.",
  "key_points": [
    "Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices in US and South Korea",
    "256GB and 512GB models see $100 price hike",
    "Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB version $200 more expensive"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}