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iPhone 17 Valued at $799 Causes Samsung to Reduce Features of Galaxy S26

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Samsung reorganized the Galaxy S26 series during its development phase — a rare move for the company. Reports indicated that Samsung modified the Galaxy S26 lineup, scrapping the unreleased Galaxy S26 Edge in favor of the Plus version. Furthermore, the Android manufacturer opted to incorporate the Exynos 2600 chip in certain Galaxy S26 models. Consequently, the Galaxy S26 series would face delays due to these modifications. However, it appears there may be another significant reason that prompted Samsung to change the Galaxy S26 series: The $799 iPhone 17 model, which competes closely with the $999 iPhone 17 Pro Max.

As reported by Korean news outlet NewsPim, Apple’s choice to retain the $799 pricing for the iPhone 17 despite providing numerous upgrades surprised Samsung. The firm determined that the $799 price would be a crucial aspect for the entry-level Galaxy S26. Consequently, Samsung is said to have revised the Galaxy S26’s design and specifications even though the device was nearing the end of its development cycle. Regrettably, this is unfavorable news for consumers, as the Galaxy S26’s design and specifications have been downgraded to meet Samsung’s target price points.

While the Galaxy S26 is expected to commence at $799 to align with Apple’s least expensive iPhone 17 option, Samsung may raise the prices for the Plus and Ultra models. The report suggests that these price increases are inevitable due to the escalated costs of certain components.