Galaxy S26 Ultra's top-of-the-line model could be significantly pricier

We are just a couple of days away from the official unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series, and new details about Samsung’s upcoming flagship phones continue to surface through leaks and reports. Pricing remains one of the last major unknowns. A new report claims that the top-of-the-line 1TB variant of the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be priced significantly higher than its predecessor.

South Korean publication Chosun Biz reports that the Galaxy S26 Ultra with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage will cost KRW 2.5 million (~$1,732) in South Korea. That represents an increase of KRW 418,000 (~290) compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant, which was priced at KRW 2,127,400 (~$1,473). This marks a steep 20% price hike, reportedly due by skyrocketing memory chip prices.

The 256GB variant of the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be priced at KRW 1,797,000 (~$1,245), reflecting a 5.8% increase over the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 256GB model, which debuted last year at KRW 1,698,400 (~$1,176).

Meanwhile, the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to cost KRW 2,059,000 (~$1,426). That would make it 11.3% more expensive than the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 512GB version, which launched at KRW 1,841,900 (~$1,275).

Since the 512GB model of the Galaxy S25 Ultra was the most popular option during its preorder period, Samsung could still revise the pricing of the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 512GB variant at the last minute. Reports suggest that 52% of buyers opted for the 512GB version of the Galaxy S25 Ultra last year.

You should also note that these leaked prices apply to the South Korean market. Pricing in other regions is decided separately, based on various factors such as local demand, taxes, and market conditions. As a result, prices may vary by country, and simple currency conversions should not be used to estimate pricing outside South Korea for Samsung’s upcoming phones.