Samsung to Raise Galaxy S and Z Phone Prices by €100 in Europe as RAM Costs Climb
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Updated · GSMArena.com · May 26
Samsung to Raise Galaxy S and Z Phone Prices by €100 in Europe as RAM Costs Climb
3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · May 26
Samsung plans to increase European prices for some Galaxy S phones and the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 by about €100 starting in June.
Rising RAM costs are driving the move after Samsung and other smartphone makers had largely absorbed earlier memory-price shocks through cost cuts and optimizations.
The report says it is still unclear whether only base models will be affected, though higher-storage variants are also expected to see some increase.
Analysts have already warned that a broader memory shortage could push smartphone prices higher in the second half of 2026, suggesting Samsung may not be alone.
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