Samsung Galaxy S26 series buyers in India could soon face substantially higher prices if a reported price revision takes effect. A new claim suggests that the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra may become costlier by as much as Rs 20,000 across several configurations. The reported change is said to take effect from September 18, although Samsung has not officially confirmed the revision.
Hike
According to a post by tipster Abhishek Yadav on X, Samsung is expected to increase the prices of Galaxy S26 series variants by Rs 20,000. If accurate, the change would affect multiple RAM and storage configurations rather than just one model.
The reported revision would push the starting price of the standard Galaxy S26 from Rs 87,999 to Rs 1,07,999. The Galaxy S26+ could move from Rs 1,19,999 to Rs 1,39,999, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra may increase from Rs 1,39,999 to Rs 1,59,999.
These figures are based on a leak and should not be treated as confirmed Samsung pricing yet.
Prices
Here is how the reported prices compare with the launch prices:
| Model | Launch Price | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 12GB + 256GB | Rs 87,999 | Rs 1,07,999 |
| Galaxy S26 12GB + 512GB | Rs 1,07,999 | Rs 1,27,999 |
| Galaxy S26+ 12GB + 256GB | Rs 1,19,999 | Rs 1,39,999 |
| Galaxy S26+ 12GB + 512GB | Rs 1,39,999 | Rs 1,59,999 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 256GB | Rs 1,39,999 | Rs 1,59,999 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 512GB | Rs 1,59,999 | Rs 1,79,999 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra 16GB + 1TB | Rs 1,89,999 | Rs 2,09,999 |
If the reported revision is implemented, the Galaxy S26 Ultra 16GB + 1TB variant would cross the Rs 2 lakh mark.
Earlier
This is not the first reported claim about higher Galaxy S26 pricing in India. An earlier leak from tipster Sanju Choudhary suggested a smaller increase of up to Rs 12,000 for the standard Galaxy S26.
Under that earlier claim, the 12GB + 256GB version was expected to rise from Rs 87,999 to Rs 99,999. The 12GB + 512GB model was reportedly expected to move from Rs 1,07,999 to Rs 1,19,999.
The newer claim therefore points to a considerably larger adjustment than the earlier report.
Website
Samsung’s official India website had not reflected the alleged new prices at the time of the report. The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra were still shown at their respective launch prices.
The Galaxy S26+ was listed as out of stock, which means buyers looking specifically for that model may not currently have the same purchasing option through Samsung’s online store.
This difference between the leaked prices and Samsung’s listed prices is important. Until the company updates its website or officially communicates a change, the reported prices remain unconfirmed.
Impact
A Rs 20,000 increase would make a noticeable difference to the cost of the Galaxy S26 lineup. For example, the standard Galaxy S26 12GB + 256GB model would move above the Rs 1 lakh threshold.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra would see an even bigger impact at the premium end. Its reported 16GB + 1TB price of Rs 2,09,999 would place it firmly above Rs 2 lakh.
For shoppers comparing Samsung’s flagship phones with other premium smartphones, such a change could also alter the effective price gap between different models. However, discounts, bank offers and other promotions can affect the final amount paid by customers.
Confirmation
Samsung has not officially announced the reported price increase. The information currently comes from a tipster claim, and the company had yet to update its India website with the alleged revised rates.
The reports also differ on the size of the increase. One earlier leak pointed to a hike of up to Rs 12,000, while the latest claim suggests increases of Rs 20,000.
For that reason, buyers should check Samsung India’s official listings before making a purchase based on the leaked figures.
If Samsung confirms the revision, the Galaxy S26 series could see one of its most significant price changes in India since launch. For now, however, the reported Rs 20,000 increase remains unconfirmed, and the official Samsung website is the clearest reference for the prices currently available.
