Samsung Galaxy S26 Price Hike Imminent Due to Rising Semiconductor Costs

• Samsung Galaxy S26 series expected to launch with a noticeable price increase, ending years of stable pricing.
• Rising semiconductor and memory expenses are pushing smartphone production costs to new highs, making a price hike unavoidable.
• Samsung reportedly absorbed costs for the Galaxy S25, but shrinking profit margins and AI-driven chip demand force a change.
• Strained semiconductor and memory supply chains, with production diverted to HBM for AI, are key cost drivers.
• The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are expected to launch on February 25, 2026, with base and Plus models likely seeing increases.