Galaxy S26 pricing for the French market leaks
Galaxy S26 pricing in France (leak)
- 256 GB storage: €999
- 512 GB storage: €1,199
The situation with the Galaxy S26 Plus is even more dire for Galaxy fans in France, according to the leak.
Galaxy S26 Plus pricing in France (leak)
- 256 GB storage: €1,269
- 512 GB storage: €1,469
Render of the Galaxy S26 Plus. | Image Credit – OnLeaks and Android Headlines
Galaxy S26 Ultra pricing in France (leak)
- 256 GB storage: €1,469
- 512 GB storage: €1,669
- 1 TB storage: €1,969
We’re looking at an €80 price increase for the 512 GB version and a noticeable €140 one for the maxed-out 1 TB option.
Galaxy S26 prices in Europe are bad news (mostly)
That doesn’t necessarily mean that the pricing in the U.S. will be that much higher, though. Europe is its own market, and the pricing is obviously not easily convertible between different markets. Things like regional taxes also play a role, as well as the market in general.
Nevertheless, the fact that prices are indeed rising in some countries could mean we may see some price increases in the U.S. as well. Given that competitors like Apple have kept prices steady in the U.S., while some markets are seeing price increases with Apple’s newest iPhones, Samsung may choose to follow suit.
So, there’s no reason to panic just yet. Well, unless you live in Europe and you’ve been eyeing the new Galaxies. If that’s your situation, maybe it’s time to start saving up.
Meanwhile, most leaks attribute the rising prices to the higher memory chip prices. This is partly due to a chip shortage that the demands of generative AI are currently causing.
Flagships are becoming way too expensive
I’m actually inclined to believe these leaks. With that, at least in my opinion, phones have become far too expensive. Yep, there are always options, including paying in installments, but I find myself getting tired of having to pay off tech. Maybe, this time around, I will be sticking to my 2021 flagship for a bit longer before thinking about upgrading.
