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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price in India Allegedly Hiked by Up to Rs. 25,000, Now Starts at Rs. 1,02,999

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price in India Allegedly Hiked by Up to Rs. 25,000, Now Starts at Rs. 1,02,999

The tipster also pointed out that the revised Galaxy S26 price is now Rs. 3,000 higher than the iPhone 17.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 23 September 2026 16:56 IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price in India Allegedly Hiked by Up to Rs. 25,000, Now Starts at Rs. 1,02,999

Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series (pictured) in February this year

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Highlights

The Galaxy S26 base model is now said to start at Rs 1,02,999
Tipster claims S26 Ultra top variant has seen a Rs 25,000 increase
Galaxy S26+ variants received a flat price hike of Rs 15,000

Samsung is said to have increased the prices of the Galaxy S26 series in India. According to a tipster, the South Korean tech conglomerate's flagship smartphones now cost up to Rs. 25,000 more than their earlier prices. The price revision affects the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra across several storage configurations. The steepest increase is seen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 1TB variant. The move follows similar price adjustments across the South Korean tech conglomerate's mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy F lineups.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price Hike

According to tipster Sanju Chaudhary on X, Samsung has increased the prices of all three Galaxy S26 series models in India.

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Samsung increases the price of Galaxy S26 series by whopping ₹25k:

S26 Ultra:
12/256GB: ₹1,39,999 → ₹1,54,999
12/512GB: ₹1,59,999 → ₹1,74,999
16/1TB: ₹1,89,999 → ₹2,14,999

S26+:
12/256GB: ₹1,19,999 → ₹1,34,999
12/512GB: ₹1,39,999 →… pic.twitter.com/XZzLqAgIs6
— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) September 23, 2026

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, its base variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage has gone up from Rs. 87,999 to Rs. 1,02,999. Meanwhile, the 12GB + 256GB configuration now costs Rs. 1,22,999, up from Rs. 1,07,999.

The Galaxy S26+ is also said to have received a Rs. 15,000 price increase on both storage variants. Its 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration is now priced at Rs. 1,34,999, compared to the previous Rs. 1,19,999 price. Meanwhile, the 12GB RAM + 512GB model costs Rs. 1,54,999, up from Rs. 1,39,999.

The top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra has seen the same Rs. 15,000 increase on its 256GB and 512GB variants, while the 1TB model has become Rs. 25,000 more expensive. The tipster claims its 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB models are now priced at Rs. 1,54,999, Rs. 1,74,999, and Rs. 2,14,999, respectively.

The new prices are as follows:

Model	Launch Price	Alleged Revised Price
Galaxy S26 12GB + 256GB	Rs. 87,999	Rs. 1,02,999
Galaxy S26 12GB + 512GB	Rs. 1,07,999	Rs. 1,22,999
Galaxy S26+ 12GB + 256GB	Rs. 1,19,999	Rs. 1,34,999
Galaxy S26+ 12GB + 512GB	Rs. 1,39,999	Rs. 1,54,999
Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 256GB	Rs. 1,39,999	Rs. 1,54,999
Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 512GB	Rs. 1,59,999	Rs. 1,74,999
Galaxy S26 Ultra 16GB + 1TB	Rs. 1,89,999	Rs. 2,14,999

The tipster also pointed out that the revised Galaxy S26 price is now Rs. 3,000 higher than the iPhone 17. The updated prices, however, are yet to be reflected on the official Samsung India website. The latest leak follows an earlier price-hike list that circulated online and was subsequently described as fake.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FAQs

What are the main features of the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is available with 12GB of RAM paired with 512GB of internal storage, along with up to 12GB of extended RAM support. It features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto camera, along with a 12MP front-facing selfie camera. The phone supports fast charging with 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, backed by a 4300mAh battery. It is powered by the Exynos 2600 processor and comes with a 6.27-inch FHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is available in 4 colour options.

When was the Samsung Galaxy S26 released?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 was launched on February 25, 2026.

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S26?

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 through the official Samsung website, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, and select retail stores across India.

Samsung Galaxy S26

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Refined, well-built design
Compact and great for one-handed use
Fast performance with the new 2nm chipset
Clean One UI experience, long software support

Bad
Minimal upgrades over previous generations
Same camera hardware reused again
Low PWM dimming and still an 8-bit screen
Price hike makes value harder to justify

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2600

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S26+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Consistent flagship-level performance
Premium build quality with slim, balanced design
Clean UI and Long-term software support
Good middle-ground option for users wanting size without Ultra bulk

Bad
Minimal upgrades over the previous generation
Same camera hardware reused yet again
Charging speeds still lag behind competitors
Price increase hurts overall value

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2600

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lighter IP68 rated design
Privacy Display is handy and practical
One UI gets smarter with better AI integrations
Fast-charging finally
Impressive video recording capability

Bad
3x telephoto camera needs work
Low-light performance could have been better
Selfies don?t show accurate edge-detection
S Pen cannot be used as camera remote

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,440x3,120 pixels

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