Samsung exec confirms you can blame RAM — and other materials — for the Galaxy S26’s higher pricetag

Source: The Verge

Samsung confirms RAM and material costs behind Galaxy S26 price hike

Samsung’s COO of its mobile business, Won‑Joon Choi, told The Verge that the memory shortage alone made a significant contribution to the higher price of the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus. While rising material costs, tariffs, and other factors also played a role, the shortage of RAM was a key driver of the roughly $100 price increase over the previous generation.

Factors behind the price increase

• RAM shortage – the primary catalyst for the higher cost.
• Rising material costs – raw‑material price hikes added to expenses.
• Tariffs and other factors – additional financial pressures on production.

The S26 line also ships with double the storage compared to its predecessor, offering a 256 GB base model at the higher price point.

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