Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price Hiked by ₹20,000 in India: Check New Prices
Samsung has increased the prices of its Galaxy S26 series in India by ₹20,000 across all seven listed configurations. The revised prices are effective from September 18, 2026.
The price increase applies to the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, including the top-end Ultra model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The latest revision pushes the starting price of the Galaxy S26 above ₹1 lakh, while the highest-end Galaxy S26 Ultra now crosses the ₹2 lakh mark.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series New Prices in India
Here is a comparison of the original launch prices and the revised prices of all Galaxy S26 series variants:
| Model | RAM + Storage | Launch Price | New Price | Hike |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 | 12GB + 256GB | ₹87,999 | ₹1,07,999 | ₹20,000 |
| Galaxy S26 | 12GB + 512GB | ₹1,07,999 | ₹1,27,999 | ₹20,000 |
| Galaxy S26+ | 12GB + 256GB | ₹1,19,999 | ₹1,39,999 | ₹20,000 |
| Galaxy S26+ | 12GB + 512GB | ₹1,39,999 | ₹1,59,999 | ₹20,000 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | 12GB + 256GB | ₹1,39,999 | ₹1,59,999 | ₹20,000 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | 12GB + 512GB | ₹1,59,999 | ₹1,79,999 | ₹20,000 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16GB + 1TB | ₹1,89,999 | ₹2,09,999 | ₹20,000 |
Galaxy S26 Price Now Starts Above ₹1 Lakh
The standard Samsung Galaxy S26 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage has moved from ₹87,999 to ₹1,07,999. The 512GB version is now priced at ₹1,27,999.
This means both storage variants of the standard Galaxy S26 are now ₹20,000 more expensive than their original launch prices.
Galaxy S26+ Also Gets ₹20,000 Increase
The Galaxy S26+ has also received the same price revision. Its 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model now costs ₹1,39,999, compared with its original launch price of ₹1,19,999.
The higher 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant has increased from ₹1,39,999 to ₹1,59,999.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Crosses ₹2 Lakh
The biggest price tag in the lineup belongs to the Galaxy S26 Ultra 16GB + 1TB variant. Its original price of ₹1,89,999 has increased to ₹2,09,999.
The 12GB + 256GB model now costs ₹1,59,999, while the 12GB + 512GB version is priced at ₹1,79,999.
Why Are Smartphone Prices Increasing?
The latest Samsung price revision comes at a time when the smartphone industry is dealing with higher memory component costs. Industry reports have linked the rise in memory prices to strong demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure and related technologies. Counterpoint Research has also reported that record-high memory costs have contributed to smartphone price increases in India. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Reports on the Samsung revision indicate that the ₹20,000 increase applies across the seven listed Galaxy S26 series configurations, with the revised prices effective from September 18, 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
What the New Prices Mean for Buyers
With the latest revision, the Galaxy S26 series has moved into a considerably higher price bracket in India. The base Galaxy S26 now starts above ₹1 lakh, while the premium Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB model costs more than ₹2 lakh.
Anyone planning to buy a Galaxy S26 series phone should therefore check the latest price before making a purchase, as prices may vary between Samsung's official store, retailers and other sales channels.

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