Samsung’s New Year Gift For Buyers Could Be a Price Hike Across Its Mid-Range Galaxy Phones

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Dec 31, 2025

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Prices for five Samsung Galaxy A and F series phones could increase starting in the first week of January.
This includes the popular Galaxy A06 5G, the Galaxy F17 5G, and the Galaxy A17 5G.

The Korean tech giant Samsung might welcome buyers in 2026 with price hikes across some of the most popular Galaxy A and Galaxy F series smartphones. Although the news hasn’t been covered widely yet, it comes from an X post amid a global memory crisis.

Most recently, Xiaomi released its top-tier flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, at a higher price for the same memory variant as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, indicating that the memory crisis has already hit the smartphone industry.

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These Samsung Galaxy Phones May See Price Hikes Soon

And it seems logical that ongoing production of popular models — especially in the mid-range segment, where margins are tighter — could increase. That said, prices for five Samsung Galaxy A and F series phones could increase starting in the first week of January.

	Current Selling Price	Potential Price Increase
Galaxy A06 5G	Rs. 9,899	Rs. 1,500
Galaxy F17 5G	Rs. 12,664	Rs. 1,000
Galaxy A17 5G	Rs. 18,999	Rs. 1,000
Galaxy A36 5G	Rs. 26,999	Rs. 2,000
Galaxy A56 5G	Rs. 38,999	Rs. 2,000

This is not the first time a smartphone company has raised prices on existing models. Most recently, the Oppo Reno 14 (8GB + 256GB) increased its base price from Rs. 37,999 to Rs. 42,999. The Reno 14 Pro (12GB + 256GB) also jumped from Rs. 49,999 to Rs. 54,999 for its baseline variant.

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If rising memory costs are already forcing manufacturers to rework pricing for models already in the market, upcoming 2026 smartphone launches are likely to be affected as well. The forthcoming launch of the Galaxy S26 series comes to mind, and how it has repeatedly been rumored to carry a higher price at launch.

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Samsung Mobile Price Increase From Jan 1st Week

A06 5G. 1500 Rs Increase 📉
F17 5G. 1000 Rs Increase 📉
A17 5G. 1000 Rs Increase 📉
A36 5G. 2000 Rs Increase 📉
A56 5G. 2000 Rs Increase 📉#Samsung #SamsungPriceIncrease #SamsungGalaxy pic.twitter.com/iTRh4pEplT
— AN Leaks (@LeaksAn1) December 31, 2025

Moreover, rising memory prices could directly affect the launch prices of upcoming smartphones, making it harder to purchase a new smartphone in 2026.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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