Samsung’s top‑tier phones already cost enough to make your bank account wince, and 2026 may tighten the squeeze on the upcoming Galaxy S26 line. A fresh report suggests that shoppers in at least one European country will soon face another price increase.
According to the source, Samsung plans to lift prices on several flagship models in Greece starting the first week of June. The devices reportedly affected include the Galaxy S series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the Galaxy FE lineup. The hike is expected to be at least €100 (about $116), with higher‑capacity versions potentially seeing even larger jumps.
Premium Samsung phones are becoming pricier
This could just be the beginning. In other parts of Europe, base‑storage variants have reportedly seen price bumps of €50‑€80 (roughly $58‑$93). In the United States, the same report indicates that the Galaxy S26 series experienced increases ranging from $40 to $100, with larger‑storage models hit hardest.
Samsung has already shown a willingness to let storage upgrades absorb some of the cost pressure. Not long ago, the company raised prices on higher‑storage versions of devices such as the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy S25 FE, and Galaxy S25 Edge by up to $80, while certain Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Tab variants also saw price hikes.
What’s driving the price surge?
The ongoing memory shortage and rising component costs are forcing price hikes across the board, from budget to flagship tiers. Even Chinese manufacturers, known for competitively priced flagships, have begun to raise their prices.
With Samsung’s Unpacked event for the next‑generation foldables – the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 – on the horizon, we can expect these new foldables to carry a steeper price tag than their predecessors.