Samsung is set to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 lineup at the upcoming event, which includes a slimmed-down variant that’s expected to hit stores in a few months. However, fans of the brand may face some unwanted news – price hikes for the three main Galaxy S25 models.
Reports from Europe suggest that Samsung might raise prices for all three Galaxy S25 versions, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is likely to bear the brunt of the price increase due to its high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The exact prices are still unknown, but a local store in Italy has already set up placeholder pages with prices that indicate a minimum €50 increase over last year’s models.
However, there’s no word on whether these prices will be carried worldwide or if Samsung has plans for region-specific price hikes. Meanwhile, well-known insider Roland Quandt stated that European prices for the Galaxy S25 would match last year’s models. It’s also worth noting that Samsung and its carrier partners will run promotions during the preorder period to make the Galaxy S25 more affordable.
The ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Slim variant is expected to hit stores by February, but it’s unclear how much it’ll cost. Given that it shares the same high-end Snapdragon chip as the rest of the models, it won’t be significantly cheaper than its predecessors. A recent rumor also suggests that Samsung may launch a hardware subscription plan for devices like the Galaxy S25, which could make the phone more wallet-friendly.
Source: https://bgr.com/tech/galaxy-s25-price-leak-sparks-concern-about-imminent-hikes