Galaxy S26 series may face a $100 price increase in South Korea…

    Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series, unveiled in February, may become more expensive again in South Korea. Under the expected decision, prices could increase starting October 1. Each model is expected to become approximately $100 more expensive. The company said the decision has not yet been finalized.    The price of the Galaxy S26 could rise from 1,254,000 won to 1,403,600 won. In dollars, this represents an increase from approximately $930 to $1,040. In AZN, the price would rise from AZN 1,580 to AZN 1,770.    The Galaxy S26+ could rise in price from $1,077 to $1,188. This represents an increase from approximately AZN 1,830 to AZN 2,020. The price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is also expected to rise from $1,334 to $1,444. In AZN, the price would increase from approximately AZN 2,270 to AZN 2,450.    The main reason for the potential price increase is the continuing rise in component costs. Samsung is also taking Apple’s latest price changes into account. The iPhone 18 Pro models became more expensive when they went on sale. The US price of the iPhone 17 also increased by $100 (AZN 170). Apple smartphones have a starting price of $899 in the US and 1,450,000 won in South Korea.    In February, the Galaxy S26 was priced at $899 in the US. The Galaxy S26+ was sold for $1,099, or approximately AZN 1,870. The Galaxy S26 Ultra was priced at $1,299, or approximately AZN 2,210. If the price increase is also applied in the US market, the Galaxy S26 models could cost $100 more than the corresponding iPhone versions. Samsung says it has not yet issued a notification about an official price increase.    Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 FE is entering the Indian market following its global announcement. Sales of the smartphone will begin on September 18. The model has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It is priced at 79,999 Indian rupees. The phone will be sold in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio.    The Galaxy S26 FE has an Exynos 2500 processor and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The display has Full HD+ image quality and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. Its 120 Hz refresh rate helps menus and moving images appear smoother.    On the rear is a 50 MP main camera that reduces shake while shooting. It is complemented by a 12 MP camera that captures a wider frame. The telephoto camera, which provides 3x zoom for distant objects without a loss of quality, has a resolution of 8 MP. The front camera has a resolution of 12 MP.    The smartphone has a 4,900 mAh battery. Wired charging power is 45 W, while wireless charging power is 15 W. The device runs One UI 9 based on Android 17. Samsung promises to provide operating system and security updates for 7 years.    The phone meets the IP68 protection standard, meaning it is protected against water and dust. The fingerprint scanner is located under the display. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and NFC. The model supports 5G networks and accepts 2 SIM cards.