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Samsung raises US Galaxy S26 prices by $100
Original: 📰 Samsung raised prices on the Galaxy S26 by $100 The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage costs nearly $1,000 after Sa
Samsung has raised prices for the Galaxy S26 lineup in the United States, adding $100 or more across models, Phone Arena reports. The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage now costs nearly $1,000. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus were already positioned $100 higher than their predecessors, making the increase more noticeable. Commentators are questioning whether the added cost brings meaningful upgrades, as consumers weigh whether the flagship line remains worth its near-four-figure entry price.
Why now: A near-$1,000 base price for a flagship phone is a notable pricing shift that sparks debate about value and smartphone inflation.
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- 📰 Samsung raised prices on the Galaxy S26 by $100 The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage costs nearly $1,000 after Samsung raised prices in the US by $100 or more, Phone Arena reports. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus were already $100 more expensiv... 📰 Source: The Verge 🔗 Link:… · feed@igeek.gamer-geek-news.com
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