[Exclusive] Samsung’s Big Move… Galaxy S26 Pricing to be Frozen - Maeil Business Newspaper

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Samsung plans to freeze prices for its flagship lineup while raising prices for some models in the budget-friendly A series. This strategy is interpreted as a move to minimize consumer backlash by keeping flagship prices steady while protecting the bottom line by hiking prices on mid-to-low-tier products.

Despite cost pressures… Samsung gambles to defend market share - Maeil Business Newspaper

For the foldable series, the Galaxy Fold 8 will reportedly shed weight from 215g to the 200g range, while battery capacity will jump from 4,400mAh to 5,000mAh. The Galaxy Flip 8 is expected to emphasize portability by dropping from 188g to 180g. Meanwhile, Samsung is set to slightly increase prices for some budget Galaxy A series models. The Galaxy A57 5G is expected to sell for $499, the A37 5G for $389, and the A07 5G for $159. A Samsung official stated, 'With time left until the Unpacked event, the final pricing for the Galaxy S26 has not yet been confirmed.'