Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series could launch at significantly higher prices than the current generation, according to an unconfirmed rumor from South Korea. The base models are reportedly set to cost at least KRW 130,000 more than their Galaxy S26 counterparts, equivalent to roughly $95 based on the figures provided.

However, the reported increase may be more severe for higher-capacity versions. The rumor suggests that Samsung could apply larger price jumps to storage upgrades, particularly on the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Galaxy S27 Ultra could see the biggest increase

The Galaxy S26 Ultra launched in the United States at $1,299 for 256GB of storage. The 512GB version cost $1,499, while the 1TB model launched at $1,799.

Under the reported pricing structure, the Galaxy S27 Ultra could start at around $1,399 for its entry-level configuration. The 512GB model could cost approximately $1,549 or more, with further increases applying to higher storage tiers.

That would put the 1TB Galaxy S27 Ultra close to the $2,000 mark if the rumored pricing pattern is accurate. The figures are not confirmed, and the original report specifically concerns Samsung’s South Korean market rather than global pricing.

AI demand may be driving higher component costs

The reported price increases are being linked to an ongoing chip shortage caused by demand for artificial intelligence hardware. The rumor also claims Samsung may equip at least the highest-end Galaxy S27 Ultra configuration with LPDDR6 memory.

LPDDR6 is expected to cost more than LPDDR5X, the memory technology used in the previous generation according to the report. A move to the newer standard could therefore add pressure to the bill of materials for Samsung’s most expensive phone.

What the rumor means for Galaxy S27 pricing

Higher component costs could affect Samsung’s pricing decisions, but there is no confirmation that the reported increases will apply outside South Korea. Regional taxes, currency conversion, storage configurations and Samsung’s local pricing strategy can all produce different launch prices.

The rumor should also be treated cautiously because Samsung has not announced the Galaxy S27 series or provided pricing details. For now, the clearest indication is that the Ultra model’s larger storage options could become substantially more expensive if the company passes increased memory and chip costs on to customers.

More information about Samsung’s plans, including the final memory configurations and launch prices, will be needed before the Galaxy S27 lineup can be compared reliably with the Galaxy S26 series.