Buying flagship Galaxy S phones in India may not make sense anymore

Samsung raised prices across the Galaxy S26 lineup in India by 20,000 rupees (~$209) from September 18, 2026, due to a global memory and storage shortage. The base Galaxy S26 now starts at 107,999 rupees, S26+ at 139,999, and S26 Ultra from 159,999 to 209,999 rupees.

• Price increase of 20,000 rupees (~$209) across Galaxy S26 lineup
• Galaxy S26 from 107,999 rupees, S26+ from 139,999 rupees
• Galaxy S26 Ultra from 159,999 to 209,999 rupees depending on memory
• Cause: global RAM and storage shortage due to AI