India, Dec. 29 -- Samsung may launch its upcoming Galaxy S26 series at a higher price as the company navigates increasing costs for key smartphone components, according to recent reports. The new series is expected to include the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, with a planned release in global markets, including India, in February 2026. Reports suggest that the devices will go on sale roughly a month after the official launch.

The surge in component prices, particularly for memory chips, has impacted multiple smartphone manufacturers and created challenges in managing production costs. Samsung's Mobile Experience (MX) division is reportedly finding it difficult to keep manufacturing expenses under control whil...