The bad news is that a price hike is indeed coming, at least in Korea. However, the good news is that it will apparently only apply to the models with 512GB of storage. The 256GB versions will have the same launch price as their predecessors, which is a relief for many consumers. It seems Samsung is attempting to balance cost and performance while navigating market expectations.
The actual level of the price hike is even better news at a rumored KRW 15,400, translating to roughly $10 or €10 at current exchange rates. Given this modest increase, it seems that consumers may not mind as much, especially if they had their hearts set on the upgraded storage option.
Samsung is rumored to allow customers to purchase the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB one for a limited time, which would effectively negate the impact of the price hike. This move could assure customers that they are still getting value while encouraging early adoption of the Galaxy S25.
While it's clear that Samsung is facing higher costs for the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, they have chosen to absorb this cost to maintain consumer interest in AI-driven smartphones. This strategy indicates their commitment to innovation despite the economic challenges they face in production.
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