Samsung has increased the price of its Galaxy S26 flagship smartphone in India by up to Rs 12,000. This is the first major price revision for the Galaxy S26 since its launch earlier this year. The new prices will come into effect from September 20, pushing the starting price of the phone close to the Rs 1 lakh mark.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 price hike applies to both storage variants. The 12GB RAM and 256GB model, which launched at Rs 87,999, will now cost Rs 99,999. The 512GB version will also become Rs 12,000 more expensive.
Galaxy S26 Price Hike: Know The New Price
Samsung has increased the price of both Galaxy S26 variants by the same amount. Here are the revised prices:
Variant | Launch Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|
12GB + 256GB | Rs 87,999 | Rs 99,999 |
12GB + 512GB | Rs 1,07,999 | Rs 1,19,999 |
The Galaxy price hike will be applicable from September 20, 2026. Reports also indicate that Galaxy S26 stock is currently limited across online platforms, with the phone reportedly unavailable on Amazon and limited stock on Flipkart.
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The timing of the increase is also notable as Apple's iPhone 17 now starts at Rs 99,900 in India. This means the Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 now have almost identical starting prices.
Quick Review Of The Specifications
Despite the price increase, the hardware remains unchanged. The Galaxy S26 offers:
• Display: 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and up to 2,600 nits peak brightness
• Processor: Exynos 2600 chipset in India
• Stoeage: 12GB RAM, 256GB and 512GB storage options
• Battery: 4,300mAh battery, with 25W wired charging and wireless charging
• Camera: 50-megapixel primary camera, 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom
• OS: Android 16 with One UI
• Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• Armor Aluminum frame
• IP68 water and dust resistance
Samsung has not changed the specifications with this Galaxy S26 price hike. The company has simply moved the Galaxy S26 into a significantly higher price bracket.
For buyers who were already planning to purchase the Galaxy S26, September 20 is an important date. The 12GB + 256GB model will cost Rs 12,000 more after the revised pricing takes effect.
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