The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may face a price hike, according to a report from Korea's Chosun Biz. The report claims that the pricing for the Galaxy S26 Ultra will increase across the board, at least in Korea. The standard 256GB model is expected to cost 1,797,000 won, which is about 6% higher than the previous model, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The most significant difference can be seen in the price of the 1TB model, with a rumored price increase of 418,000 won (approx. 20%) compared to the previous model. This price hike is attributed to the limitations on RAM and storage chip production, caused by the explosion in AI data center construction. However, there is some positive news, as Chosun Biz also claims that last-minute changes to the middle 512GB model's pricing may be made, with a price increase of about 11% compared to last year's model. The article also mentions that other rumors suggest there will be no price hike for certain models, but it's still uncertain if this applies to other markets, including the U.S. or U.K. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature improved cameras, faster charging, and a new privacy display, while the standard Galaxy S26 series will benefit from a size increase and either new Snapdragon or Exynos chipsets. The article ends with a thought-provoking question, asking if big upgrades justify a higher price, and invites readers to share their opinions in the comments.
