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Exclusive: Pricing Details for Samsung Galaxy S26 Unveiled in Leak

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8 months ago

January 20, 2026

BTI Team

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According to Tech Advisor, the pricing for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series in the US is expected to stay the same as the S25, while UK prices are likely to start at £799.
The series will come with significant upgrades such as Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, Qi2 wireless charging, and One UI 8.5 with improved Bixby.
Rumors suggest a launch date of February 25th with a release on March 11th, offering improved hardware without an increase in prices for consumers.

How much will Samsung’s next flagship phones cost?

Since the first rumors about the Galaxy S26 series started circulating, this has been a burning question with a lot of uncertainty surrounding it.

Recent rumors might have finally provided an answer to this question.

A reliable leaker known as Anthony, also known as @TheGalox_, recently shared the starting prices for all three Galaxy S26 phones in the US:

Galaxy S26 series | US

S26
– 12/256GB: $799
– 12/512GB

S26 Plus:
– 12/256GB: $999
– 12/512GB

S26 Ultra:
– 12/256GB: $1,299
– 12/512GB
– 16/1TB

All come with 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X memory pic.twitter.com/2se5T4lcha

— Anthony (@TheGalox_) January 17, 2026

While these starting prices provide only a partial picture, they are quite significant. This is the first instance of US prices being disclosed, and they match those of the Galaxy S25 series.

Previously, there were suggestions that prices might increase, possibly across all three models. This could still be the case in other regions, but based on @TheGalox_’s track record, it seems the US market will remain unchanged.

If history repeats itself, UK pricing would likely follow suit. At £799, the Galaxy S26 would be competitively priced among flagship phones, while the S26+ and S26 Ultra would still be in line with their main competitors.

Upgrades could significantly enhance value

While it’s reassuring for pricing to stay consistent across generations, the rumored upgrades for the Galaxy S26 phones could make them more appealing than their predecessors.

Potential improvements include new chipsets for all models (Exynos 2600 for regular and Plus, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Ultra) and integrated Qi2 wireless charging. The Ultra variant is also expected to feature 60W wired charging and a new privacy-focused display coating to reduce viewing angles.

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The phones are also expected to launch with One UI 8.5, which promises several software enhancements, including a much-needed upgrade to Bixby.

It appears that the wait for the Galaxy S26 series will be slightly longer than usual. Recent rumors indicate that the phones will be unveiled on February 25 in San Francisco, followed by a release exactly two weeks later on March 11.

In the meantime, take a look at our recommendations for the best Samsung Galaxy phones currently available.