Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series, slated for a February 2026 release, may see a price increase due to rising component and manufacturing costs. Reports indicate that expenses for memory chips, chipsets, displays, and labor have escalated, pressuring Samsung to either absorb these costs, impacting profits, or pass them to consumers, potentially affecting demand. The company is reportedly struggling to finalize pricing as it balances competitive market strategies with profitability concerns for its key profit-driving flagship line.