Samsung has now raised the Galaxy S26 series prices in Europe, with a Middle East hike on the verge. This follows the previous pricing revisions in key markets, starting in India, followed by South Korea and then the US.

According to the info, Samsung has made the Galaxy S26 series even more expensive in Europe. The base and Plus models have witnessed a €100 jump, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 1TB model is now priced over €2,100 in Europe.

Samsung hasn’t officially announced the price hikes. Instead, the company has revised the list price on its official website. The reason is surging component costs, primarily the DRAM and NAND flash storage along with SoC.

New Galaxy S26 series prices in Europe

• Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 256GB: €1,550
  • 512GB: €1,750
  • 1TB: €2,150
• Galaxy S26+
  • 256GB: €1,350
  • 512GB: €1,550
• Galaxy S26
  • 256GB: €1,100
  • 512GB: €1,300

Middle East hike on the verge

Tipster AhmedQwaider recommends that Samsung users make their purchase without any delay. He claims that “the Saudi market will witness a violent surge in Samsung device prices,” hinting at a steep price hike in the market.

That said, a price hike is certain, it’s just a matter of time. The Korean tech giant has also flagged losses in Mobile Business profitability. The company is no longer comfortable with observing the entire cost burden on Galaxy devices.

A recent report revealed that the Samsung MX Division could remain in deficit in Q3 2026. Strong sales of the Galaxy Z foldables and momentum of the Galaxy S26 series can’t help Samsung return to profitability anytime soon.

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• Samsung raised Galaxy prices, but it’s still losing money

Samsung Galaxy phones are more expensive than ever in 2026, despite increased prices, but the company’s Mobile Business is still losing money.

After launching the pricier Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung raised Galaxy S26 series prices. Yet the Mobile eXperience and Networks business is still expected to report another operating loss in the third quarter of 2026.

Memory prices have surged sharply, forcing Samsung to increase retail prices while absorbing part of the additional component expense. Higher prices therefore do not automatically translate into higher margins.

Samsung Electronics is expected to report another operating loss at its Mobile eXperience and network business in the third quarter of 2026, even as strong Galaxy Z foldable sales support handset demand.

Samsung’s own second-quarter results already showed the pressure. The MX and Networks businesses generated KRW33.2 trillion in revenue but recorded a KRW0.7 trillion operating loss.

Strong Galaxy Z foldable sales have supported handset demand in the third quarter, according to DigiTimes. That gives Samsung an important premium-product growth engine even while profitability remains under pressure.

Samsung appears to be using price increases defensively rather than simply chasing higher profits. Raising prices helps protect margins, but it cannot completely offset a sharp increase in component costs.

The bigger question is whether memory prices eventually ease. If they do, Samsung could finally see stronger profitability without needing another Galaxy price hike.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 Ultra next year, and it will be the new flagship phone. While Samsung has not shared official details yet, a new leak has revealed some information about the phone’s size and weight.

According to tipster UniverseIce, the Galaxy S27 Ultra could be 7.9mm thick and weigh around 218 grams. It shows that Samsung may keep the phone’s body almost the same thickness as the current model.

For comparison, the Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 grams and has a thickness of 7.9mm. This means the Galaxy S27 Ultra could be just 4 grams heavier than its predecessor while keeping the same thickness.

The small increase in weight may not make a big difference in everyday use. Samsung could use the extra weight for new hardware or improvements inside the phone. However, there is no information yet about what may cause the difference in weight.

The 7.9mm thickness could also show that Samsung wants to keep the Ultra model slim. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to offer powerful hardware and several new features, so keeping the phone thin could be an important part of its design.

However, these details are based on a leak and have not been confirmed by Samsung. The final design and specifications could be different. More information about the Galaxy S27 Ultra, including its camera, battery, processor and display, is expected to appear before its official launch. Stay tuned.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 series could cost more than the Galaxy S26 series. A new leak says Samsung may increase the prices of several Galaxy S27 models and storage versions.

According to Korean blogger and tipster yeux1122, the price increase could be between 100,000 won and more than 130,000 won in South Korea. That is around $74 to $96. However, these prices are only for Korea. Prices in other countries could be different.

The reason for the possible price increase could be the rising cost of memory and other phone parts. AI companies are buying large amounts of memory for their systems. This is reducing supply and making memory more expensive. Phone makers may then have to pay more to build new smartphones.

Samsung is also expected to use newer technology in some Galaxy S27 models. Earlier reports suggest that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra could come with UFS 5.1 storage and LPDDR6 RAM. These newer parts could also increase the cost of the phones.

Samsung already increased the prices of many Galaxy S26 models. The Galaxy S26 started at $900 for the 256GB version. This was $40 more than the 256GB Galaxy S25.

The cheapest Galaxy S27 could cost more than $950. This would make Samsung’s new flagship phones more expensive for buyers. However, Samsung has not officially announced Galaxy S27 prices yet. The final prices will only be known when Samsung officially launches the new series.

A trusted leaker today revealed the three major camera processing changes linked to the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, which will significantly improve its photography experience compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

As per tipster Ice Universe, Samsung is apparently working on color rendering, highlight handling and noise reduction, three areas that can significantly affect the final image even when camera hardware remains unchanged.

Galaxy S27 Ultra could deliver warmer photos

Galaxy S27 Ultra produces a warmer overall tone than the S26 Ultra. The difference is visible when both phones photograph the same scene, with the S27 Ultra moving away from the cooler rendering associated with its predecessor.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra already improved color performance compared with earlier Ultra models, although independent testing has identified occasional differences in white balance and color between cameras.

A warmer output does not necessarily mean more saturated images. The more important factor will be whether Samsung can maintain consistent skin tones and natural-looking colors across different lighting conditions.

Better control over tiny bright light sources

The Galaxy S27 Ultra is better at controlling small, intense highlights in the distance. On the Galaxy S26 Ultra, tiny illuminated objects can sometimes become excessively bright, causing their outlines and internal details to disappear.

The S27 Ultra reportedly preserves these areas more effectively. Bright signs and distant lights can retain their shape instead of turning into heavily clipped patches of light.

Interestingly, the leak says this improvement is visible on both the primary camera and the 5x telephoto camera. That could make a practical difference when photographing distant buildings, signs, street lights, or other bright subjects at night.

Cleaner shadows with less visible noise

The Galaxy S27 Ultra reduces fine noise in shadows, producing cleaner and smoother-looking photos. The improvement is especially visible in night photography, where noise and aggressive processing are easier to spot.

This is an important balance for Samsung. Too little noise reduction can leave photos grainy, while excessive processing can remove fine textures and produce an artificial appearance.

If Samsung has found a better middle ground, the benefit could extend beyond Night mode. Dark indoor scenes, evening landscapes, and telephoto shots could all look cleaner without sacrificing as much texture.

A software-focused camera upgrade

Taken together, the three changes point toward Samsung refining the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s computational photography rather than simply chasing bigger camera specifications.

Recent Galaxy S27 Ultra reports have already suggested that Samsung could place considerable emphasis on camera processing and imaging improvements.

For everyday users, the most noticeable difference may simply be that photos require less editing before sharing. Warmer colors, controlled highlights, and cleaner shadows could produce a more consistent result straight from the Camera app.

The Galaxy S27 Ultra is still several months away from its expected launch, and these details remain unofficial. Samsung could also continue tuning its camera algorithms before the final software reaches consumers.