A Samsung phone price increase could be on the way. Thank RAMageddon.
Samsung is reportedly set to increase the prices of its flagship phones in Greece due to a RAM shortage. The price hikes will affect several models, including the Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 7 devices. While currently limited to Greece, these increases may extend to other markets in Europe and the U.S.
- ▪Samsung will raise prices for flagship phones starting in June.
- ▪Affected models include Galaxy S series, Galaxy Z Flip, Z Fold 7, and Galaxy FE handsets.
- ▪Price increases are expected to be around $116 USD, with higher storage versions seeing larger hikes.
- ▪The price hikes are currently limited to the Greek market.
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Home > Tech > Mobile A Samsung phone price increase could be on the way. Thank RAMageddon. A familiar story for every tech brand right now. By Alex Perry Alex Perry Tech Reporter Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Alex can be found on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social.
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