Samsung's horrendous Galaxy price hike in the US makes me worried, and you should be, too
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Key Points:
- Samsung has significantly increased prices across its tablet lineup in the U.S., with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB model seeing the largest hike of $280, now priced at $1,899.
- Other tablets like the Galaxy Tab S11 and S10 series also experienced price jumps ranging from $50 to nearly $200, while the Galaxy Tab A11 Plus models saw smaller increases.
- Some smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy S25 Edge and FE, have also had price increases, with the Flip 7's 512GB model rising $80 to $1,299.
- These price hikes raise concerns about the cost of upcoming Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Tab S12 series, potentially starting at even higher price points.
- Industry-wide factors like increased demand for AI-related memory chips are contributing to rising prices, affecting not only Samsung but other manufacturers like Motorola as well.
