# The Galaxy S26 price increase we were dreading is here

> The Galaxy S26 price increase we were dreading is here Oct 1, 2026 — 9:00 AM ET - Samsung has raised prices for the Galaxy S26 series in the US and South Korea due to the global shortage of memory components.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-price-increase-3717926/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abe78bb95e1e790f7a22d5d)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #samsung #galaxy #galaxy-s-26
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