Samsung has quietly lifted prices on a swath of U.S. Galaxy devices this week, catching shoppers off guard. This shift significantly affects the tablet line‑up, with the 1TB Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra now listed at $1,899, a $280 jump from its launch price. Smaller variants also climb, pushing the 256GB and 512GB models past $1,200 and $1,500 respectively.

The price surge isn’t limited to tablets. Samsung’s flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, now costs $1,299 for the 512GB configuration, up $80, while the newly released S25 Edge retails at $1,299, an $80 increase. Even the S25 FE sees a $40 bump, nudging its price to $749. These adjustments arrive as Samsung readies its next‑gen foldables.

Consumers face a new baseline: older models now cost more than they did at launch, squeezing budgets before next‑generation hardware lands. Industry analysts point to rising AI‑driven chip demand as a driver behind tighter component supplies and higher costs in the premium segment for. Samsung’s aggressive pricing may force buyers toward refurbished units or prompt rivals to adjust their own price strategies overall.