If you want to buy a Samsung phone, hurry. Even the cheapest models are getting more expensive.
This will come as no surprise, but Samsung is facing a problem. Or rather, its users are. The South Korean company is not immune to the relentless rise in RAM prices, a situation already impacting its product line. While this isn't entirely new, information emerging from Asia gives us a glimpse of what might happen in just a few months. In fact, what we're about to tell you could reach the rest of the world within a few weeks.
Samsung phone prices are rising significantly. Moreover, this increase isn't limited to high-end models with advanced memory chips; the economic crisis is also impacting the prices of more affordable devices. The size or quality of RAM is no longer a major concern, as all memory modules have become considerably more expensive.
The worrying truth: Why are we saying that Samsung's budget phones might soon see price hikes? In India, where profit margins are lower for better market penetration, Samsung is significantly increasing prices. And not just once or twice; Samsung's more affordable phones have seen price increases for four consecutive months.
Many of these phones aren't sold in other countries, but that's not the main issue. The real problem is that these Samsung phones can't hold their price for more than 30 days, which clearly demonstrates the volatility of RAM prices and their impact on the final price of the devices.
For example, the price of the Galaxy M17, sold in other countries as the Galaxy A17, increased in January, February, and March, and then again in April. At the beginning of 2026, it cost 15,999 rupees, while its current price in India is 19,999 rupees. This is a difference of approximately €40, representing an increase of nearly 20% in just two months.
This is not the only Samsung phone whose price has increased: the list is very long and includes more than 20 mid-range and low-end models whose prices continue to rise.
Samsung's moves are difficult to predict, but the company's strategy in many of its Asian markets is not promising. In China, South Korea, and India, things are moving at a faster pace, and it seems only a matter of time before the price hikes in Samsung's budget phones reach the rest of the world.
Most companies rely on quarterly contracts for RAM supply, and some, like Xiaomi, were able to keep prices relatively stable during the first quarter thanks to their pre-existing inventory. However, as the second quarter begins, many brands are facing RAM orders at the new prices, forcing them to raise the final cost of their devices.
No one knows the fate of Samsung phones, but if you're thinking of buying one in 2026, it's probably best to buy it as soon as possible: in a month or two, the price of the Galaxy A17, which currently sells for €169, could reach around €200.