Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S26 5G series in the last week of this month. Ahead of the official announcement, several leaks have already revealed key details about the upcoming lineup. Now, a fresh leak suggests that Samsung may offer its top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra at a lower price than earlier expectations.
According to information shared by tipster Roland Quandt and Winfuture, the pricing change appears to be specific to the Ultra model, while other variants in the Galaxy S26 series could still be priced higher than the current generation.
Galaxy S26 Ultra May Launch Cheaper Than Expected
As per the leaked details, while other smartphones in the Samsung Galaxy S26 5G lineup may become more expensive compared to the current generation, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could arrive in the market at a lower price.
Earlier reports had suggested that the Ultra model would be priced higher this time, mainly due to rising costs of RAM and flash storage. However, the latest leak indicates a surprising shift, with Samsung possibly making its flagship Ultra model more affordable than last year.
Component Costs Could Push Overall Prices Up
It is worth noting that the cost of components used in smartphone manufacturing has been increasing steadily. This directly impacts the final price of smartphones in the market.
Because of this, the South Korean tech giant may introduce the Samsung Galaxy S26 5G series with higher price tags this year. Still, the recent leak suggests that despite overall cost pressure, the Ultra model might launch at a lower price compared to its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy S26 5G Series Expected Pricing
Another major leak related to the Samsung Galaxy S26 5G series is that there may not be any 128GB storage variant this year. All three smartphones launching in the series are expected to start with 256GB storage as the base option.
Talking about pricing, the 256GB base variant of the Samsung Galaxy S26 could be launched in the Indian market at around ₹1 lakh. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 Plus is tipped to arrive at a price of ₹1.1 lakh.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Expected Price
Samsung’s flagship Ultra smartphone this year may come with a surprising price point. The entry price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be lower than last year’s model.
According to leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could start at around ₹1.2 lakh. Compared to the previous variant, this would mean a price drop of about ₹9,000.
Tanu is a technology content writer at gemch.in who tracks smartphone launches, features, and pricing trends. She writes user-focused articles that explain what matters most in everyday smartphone use.