Samsung could be about to make its most expensive phones even pricier, at least in its home market.
A new report suggests the company is planning price increases for select high-end Galaxy models in South Korea. Changes could potentially kick in as early as today, April 1.
The devices in question include the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — all firmly at the top end of Samsung’s lineup. But the increases won’t hit every version. Instead, Samsung appears to be targeting only higher storage tiers. The base 256GB models will remain unchanged.
According to the report, 512GB variants could rise by around 100,000 won (roughly $65), while the 1TB version of the Fold 7 may jump by nearly 200,000 won (~$130). It’s not a dramatic spike on paper, but it’s still a noticeable bump for devices that are already pushing premium price territory.
Keeping entry-level models at the same price feels deliberate. On one hand, it softens the blow for buyers who just want the basics. On the other, it conveniently preserves those eye-catching “starting from” prices, even if most upgrades now cost more.
The bigger question is whether this stays local. For now, the changes are expected to apply only in South Korea. However, there’s a growing pattern here. Samsung has already adjusted pricing on some mid-range devices recently, and with ongoing component pressures, particularly around AI-driven memory and storage demand, wider increases wouldn’t be a huge surprise.
If the hikes do expand globally, pricing likely won’t translate directly. Currency differences and regional strategies usually mean adjustments vary market to market, but the direction of travel is pretty clear.
For now, nothing is official, but if you’ve been eyeing Samsung’s top-tier phones, it might be worth keeping an eye on prices. They don’t look like they’re heading down anytime soon.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
