US prices for most Galaxy S26 configurations reportedly rose $100, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra with 1TB of storage rose $200. Samsung lists the unlocked 256GB Galaxy S26 at $999.99.
US Galaxy S26 prices by configuration
Reported US list prices, rounded to the nearest dollar:
| Model and storage | Previous price (USD) | Current price (USD) | Increase (USD) |
| Galaxy S26, 256GB | $899 | $999 | $100 |
| Galaxy S26, 512GB | $1,099 | $1,199 | $100 |
| Galaxy S26+, 256GB | $1,099 | $1,199 | $100 |
| Galaxy S26+, 512GB | $1,299 | $1,399 | $100 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra, 256GB | $1,299 | $1,399 | $100 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra, 512GB | $1,499 | $1,599 | $100 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra, 1TB | $1,799 | $1,999 | $200 |
Samsung’s US store lists the unlocked 256GB Galaxy S26 at $999.99. The listing marks the offer as valid through November 4, 2026; the reported comparison rounds that configuration’s current price to $999.
Memory costs are a broader industry pressure
TrendForce put memory’s share of smartphone component costs at 30–40%, up from 10–15% previously. Industry analysis has also linked rising memory and storage costs with demand from AI infrastructure.
