Samsung is reportedly considering a price increase for its next flagship smartphone series as rising memory costs put pressure on production expenses.

Samsung may increase prices for its upcoming Galaxy S27 series by $75 to $100, according to a report by South Korean publication Chosun, adding to earlier rumours of higher prices for the next-generation flagship smartphones.

The report attributes the potential price hike to rising memory prices, which could increase manufacturing costs for the Galaxy S27 lineup.

However, it remains unclear whether the proposed increase would be applied on top of the price rises Samsung introduced for the Galaxy S26 series earlier this month or calculated against the S26 lineup’s original launch prices.

The distinction could significantly affect the final retail prices of Samsung’s next flagship phones.

Galaxy S27 price hike remains uncertain

An earlier rumour suggested that prices for the base Galaxy S27 models could rise by around $95, while higher-storage variants could become as much as $200 more expensive.

The latest report provides further indication that Samsung is considering adjustments to its flagship pricing strategy, although the company has not confirmed the reported increases.

If implemented, the price changes could make the Galaxy S27 series more expensive for consumers, particularly those purchasing higher-storage configurations.

Rising memory costs add pressure

Memory prices have emerged as a key factor behind concerns about smartphone pricing. Higher component costs can put pressure on manufacturers’ margins, potentially prompting them to increase retail prices or adjust product configurations.

Samsung’s final pricing strategy for the Galaxy S27 series remains unknown. The reported figures should therefore be treated as preliminary estimates rather than confirmed retail prices.

More details are expected to emerge as the launch of Samsung’s next flagship smartphone generation approaches.