
What you need to know
- Samsung reportedly still hasn’t locked in Galaxy S26 pricing, even with launch just months away.
- Rising component prices are said to be the core problem, especially for camera modules, OLED panels, and memory.
- To cut costs, Samsung is leaning on Exynos chips for some Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus models, while pricier Snapdragon chips remain for key markets like the U.S.