New Delhi, January 2, 2026 — Brace yourself, Samsung fans. Prices on five popular Galaxy A and F series phones are poised to increase as early as next week, signaling a broader trend of rising costs in the smartphone market. The potential price hikes, first noted in an X post, come amid a global memory chip shortage that’s already impacting manufacturers.
Samsung Galaxy Price Increases Loom in 2026
A global memory crisis is pushing up prices on several Samsung smartphones, with increases expected in the first week of January.
- Prices for the Galaxy A06 5G, Galaxy F17 5G, and Galaxy A17 5G are among those potentially affected.
- The increases range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,000, depending on the model.
- The price adjustments reflect a wider industry trend driven by a global memory crisis.
It’s not just Samsung. The ripple effects of the memory chip shortage are already visible. Xiaomi recently launched its Xiaomi 17 Ultra at a higher price point for the same memory configuration as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, demonstrating that the cost increases are hitting the industry across the board.
Is my smartphone about to get more expensive? Yes, if you’re in the market for a new Samsung Galaxy A or F series phone, you may soon face higher prices. Specifically, prices for five models could increase starting in the first week of January.
| Current Selling Price | Potential Price Increase | |
| Galaxy A06 5G | Rs. 9,899 | Rs. 1,500 |
| Galaxy F17 5G | Rs. 12,664 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Galaxy A17 5G | Rs. 18,999 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Galaxy A36 5G | Rs. 26,999 | Rs. 2,000 |
| Galaxy A56 5G | Rs. 38,999 | Rs. 2,000 |
Manufacturers often adjust pricing on existing models, and this isn’t an isolated incident. The Oppo Reno 14 (8GB + 256GB) recently saw a price increase from Rs. 37,999 to Rs. 42,999, while the Reno 14 Pro (12GB + 256GB) jumped from Rs. 49,999 to Rs. 54,999 for its base variant.
Looking ahead, the rising cost of memory could impact the launch prices of smartphones expected in 2026. Rumors suggest the upcoming Galaxy S26 series may also debut with a higher price tag.
Ultimately, the memory chip shortage could make purchasing a new smartphone more challenging—and expensive—in the coming year.
