{
  "id": 11228946,
  "title": "Here we go again: Samsung raises Galaxy S26 smartphone prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/here-we-go-again-samsung-raises-galaxy-s26-smartphone-prices",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:37:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/samsung-raises-prices-galaxy-s26-smartphones"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October 2026, Samsung announced price increases of $100 or more on its latest-generation flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S26 line. This follows a trend where gadgets with memory, such as laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles, have seen price hikes. The increase is due to a shortage of memory components caused by a multi-trillion-dollar AI infrastructure spending spree. The S26 and S26 Plus were already pricier at launch compared to their S25 counterparts. The new prices for the Galaxy S26 are: 256GB model at $999.99, the 256GB Galaxy S26 Plus at $1,199.99, and the 256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra at $1,399.99. The 1TB version of the S26 Ultra saw a $200 increase. However, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, announced on September 3, remains unaffected by these price hikes and will be released on October 5, starting at $699. Amazon offers deals such as a $100 discount on the Galaxy S26 Ultra in white and a base model S26 at its original price in certain colors. Mobile carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile often provide up to $1,000 off new phones with specific plans or trade-ins.",
  "summary": "The global memory shortage continues, and now Samsung has rasied the prices on its Galaxy S26 smartphones.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}