Samsung Galaxy S26 price hiked in India: The new price for 256GB storage variant is...
Samsung's price hike has now started to impact the Galaxy S series models. The South Korean giant has increased the price of the Galaxy S26 model in India across all storage variants.
- Sep 17, 2026,
- Updated Sep 17, 2026 4:34 PM IST
Samsung has increased the price of its latest-generation Galaxy S series model, the Galaxy S26, in India. The price revision applies to both storage variants: 256GB and 512GB, with the smartphones now costing up to Rs 12,000 more. The Galaxy S26 now costs Rs 99,999, up from Rs 87,999. However, the revised price will be in effect from September 20, 2026. Therefore, smartphones still have 3 more days to be purchased at the launch price.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 price hiked
Samsung Galaxy S26 has received up to a 12,000 price hike in India, with the 256GB variant costing Rs 99,999 and the 512GB variant costing Rs 1,19,999. However, other S series models, the Galaxy S26 Plus and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, have not received a price hike yet, although a similar price increase is expected.
Similar to Apple's iPhone 17, Samsung also increased prices for its compact flagship smartphone, following the industry-wide trend amid memory chip shortages and component price hikes. While the revised prices will be in effect from September 20, the Galaxy S26 has been made unavailable on Amazon, whereas Flipkart is showing limited stock. But should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 model at a whopping price? Let's have a closer look at its specifications and features.
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Samsung Galaxy S26: Specifications and features
The Samsung Galaxy S26 was launched on February 25, 2026, in India with some enticing upgrades and features. The smartphone features a 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a120Hz refresh rate and up to 2600 nits peak brightness.
It is powered by Samsung's Exynos 2600 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. For photography, it features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens that offers up to 3x optical zoom. Lastly, the Galaxy S26 is backed by a 4300mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging.
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Samsung has increased the price of its latest-generation Galaxy S series model, the Galaxy S26, in India. The price revision applies to both storage variants: 256GB and 512GB, with the smartphones now costing up to Rs 12,000 more. The Galaxy S26 now costs Rs 99,999, up from Rs 87,999. However, the revised price will be in effect from September 20, 2026. Therefore, smartphones still have 3 more days to be purchased at the launch price.
Must read: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launched in India: Check camera, Galaxy AI and key features
Samsung Galaxy S26 price hiked
Samsung Galaxy S26 has received up to a 12,000 price hike in India, with the 256GB variant costing Rs 99,999 and the 512GB variant costing Rs 1,19,999. However, other S series models, the Galaxy S26 Plus and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, have not received a price hike yet, although a similar price increase is expected.
Similar to Apple's iPhone 17, Samsung also increased prices for its compact flagship smartphone, following the industry-wide trend amid memory chip shortages and component price hikes. While the revised prices will be in effect from September 20, the Galaxy S26 has been made unavailable on Amazon, whereas Flipkart is showing limited stock. But should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 model at a whopping price? Let's have a closer look at its specifications and features.
Must read: Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 prices hiked by up to ₹11,000 : Check the latest prices of all variants
Samsung Galaxy S26: Specifications and features
The Samsung Galaxy S26 was launched on February 25, 2026, in India with some enticing upgrades and features. The smartphone features a 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a120Hz refresh rate and up to 2600 nits peak brightness.
It is powered by Samsung's Exynos 2600 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. For photography, it features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens that offers up to 3x optical zoom. Lastly, the Galaxy S26 is backed by a 4300mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging.
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