Before the price goes up: Samsung's move that will save you money on a new phone

Samsung has added the Galaxy S26 series to its Re-Newed refurbished device program, offering discounts of around $200 on flagship models. The move comes amid reports of an expected price increase of $100-110 for the series due to the global memory chip crisis. The company said it is reviewing price adjustments but no final decision has been made.

Samsung has launched a significant promotion under its Re-Newed refurbished device program, including the Galaxy S26 series. The refurbished devices undergo treatment including original batteries and parts, and come with a full warranty. Prices: base S26 at $759 (instead of $899), S26 Plus at $929 (instead of $1,099), and S26 Ultra at $1,099 (instead of $1,299). The promotion comes amid reports in South Korean media of an expected price increase of $100-110 per device due to the global memory chip (RAM) crisis and rising processor costs. Samsung responded that it is reviewing price adjustments but no final decision has been made. The article also notes Apple's iPhone price increases as a factor that narrowed the price gap and gave Samsung marketing legitimacy.