Samsung has revised the prices of several of its popular smartphones in India, making them costlier by up to ₹2,000. The price hike, effective from January 5, applies to the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy F17 5G models. The development comes amid a broader industry trend, with brands like Vivo and Nothing also increasing smartphone prices from the beginning of the year.
According to information shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav on social media platform X, the revised prices are already in effect across retail and online channels. Reports suggest that Samsung may soon extend price hikes to more models, including the Galaxy Fold 7, Galaxy Flip 7, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 FE, and Galaxy A06 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A56: New Prices
Samsung has increased prices across all variants of the Galaxy A56 by ₹2,000:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹46,999 (earlier ₹44,999)
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹43,999 (earlier ₹41,999)
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹40,999 (earlier ₹38,999)
Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy F17 5G: Revised Rates
The Galaxy A36 has seen a price hike of ₹1,500 across its variants:
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹38,499 (earlier ₹36,999)
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹35,499 (earlier ₹33,999)
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹32,499 (earlier ₹30,999)
Meanwhile, prices of the Galaxy F17 5G have been increased by ₹1,000:
- 4GB + 128GB: ₹15,499 (earlier ₹14,499)
- 6GB + 128GB: ₹16,999 (earlier ₹15,999)
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹18,499 (earlier ₹17,499)
Vivo and Nothing Also Increase Prices
Samsung is not alone in revising smartphone prices. Vivo has raised the price of its Y31 by ₹2,000, taking it from ₹14,999 to ₹16,999, while the Vivo Y31 Pro is now priced at ₹19,999, up from ₹18,999.
Similarly, Nothing increased the price of its Phone 3a Lite by ₹1,000, effective January 1, with the handset now retailing at ₹21,999.
Why Are Smartphone Prices Rising?
Industry experts attribute the price hike to a global shortage and rising cost of memory chips. With increasing demand from AI, automotive, and data center sectors, memory manufacturers have shifted focus, leading to constrained supply for smartphone makers. As a result, mobile companies are facing higher production costs, which are now being passed on to consumers.
With more price revisions expected in the coming weeks, smartphones in India may become even more expensive in 2026.
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