Highlights
- Samsung smartphones get a uniform ₹1,000 price hike in India effective May 1, 2026.
- The company has raised prices across multiple models in the Galaxy M, F and entry-level 5G series.
- Galaxy M36 (6GB+128GB) now ₹21,999, Galaxy F36 (8GB+256GB) now ₹27,999 and Galaxy M06 5G (4GB+64GB) now ₹12,499.
Samsung has revised the prices of several of its smartphones in India with the new pricing coming into effect from May 1, 2026. The latest update applies to multiple models across the Galaxy M, F, and entry-level 5G lineup with a uniform price increase of ₹1,000 per unit. Here are more details.
Samsung Price Hike in India
As per the official document, Samsung has implemented a price revision for select models under its portfolio. The revised prices include GST and apply to both DP (dealer price) and list price categories.
The company has confirmed that the updated pricing is effective from May 1, 2026 and applies to channel partners.
Galaxy M Series Price Hike
The Samsung Galaxy M36 lineup has received a ₹1,000 price increase across all variants. The 6GB + 128GB model is now priced at ₹21,999 (earlier ₹20,999), the 8GB + 128GB variant costs ₹23,999 (up from ₹22,999), and the 8GB + 256GB model is now ₹27,999 compared to ₹26,999.
Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has also become more expensive. The 4GB + 128GB variant now costs ₹16,999 (earlier ₹15,999), the 6GB + 128GB model is priced at ₹18,999 (up from ₹17,999), and the 8GB + 128GB version now retails at ₹20,999 compared to ₹19,999.
The Samsung Galaxy M17e has also seen a price revision. The 4GB + 128GB variant is now ₹15,499 (earlier ₹14,499), while the 6GB + 128GB variant costs ₹17,499, up from ₹16,499.
Samsung Galaxy F36. (Image credit – Samsung)
Galaxy F Series Price Hike
Samsung’s Samsung Galaxy F36 models have also received a ₹1,000 hike. The 6GB + 128GB variant is now priced at ₹21,999 (earlier ₹20,999), the 8GB + 128GB model costs ₹23,999 (up from ₹22,999), and the 8GB + 256GB variant is now ₹27,999 compared to ₹26,999.
The Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G has also been affected. The 4GB + 128GB variant is now priced at ₹15,499 (earlier ₹14,499), while the 6GB + 128GB model now costs ₹17,499, up from ₹16,499.
Entry-Level Galaxy 5G Models Also Affected
The Samsung Galaxy M06 5G has seen a ₹1,000 increase across all variants. The 4GB + 64GB model now costs ₹12,499 (earlier ₹11,499), the 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at ₹13,999 (up from ₹12,999), and the 6GB + 128GB version now retails at ₹15,999 compared to ₹14,999.
Likewise, the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G has also received the same price hike. The 4GB + 64GB variant is now priced at ₹12,499 (earlier ₹11,499), the 4GB + 128GB model costs ₹13,999 (up from ₹12,999), and the 6GB + 128GB variant is now ₹15,999 compared to ₹14,999.
Here’s quick glance at the prices –
| Model | Variant | Old Price (₹) | New Price (₹) | Increase (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy M36 | 6GB + 128GB | 20,999 | 21,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M36 | 8GB + 128GB | 22,999 | 23,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M36 | 8GB + 256GB | 26,999 | 27,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F36 | 6GB + 128GB | 20,999 | 21,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F36 | 8GB + 128GB | 22,999 | 23,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F36 | 8GB + 256GB | 26,999 | 27,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | 4GB + 128GB | 15,999 | 16,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | 6GB + 128GB | 17,999 | 18,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | 8GB + 128GB | 19,999 | 20,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17e | 4GB + 128GB | 14,499 | 15,499 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17e | 6GB + 128GB | 16,499 | 17,499 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G | 4GB + 128GB | 14,499 | 15,499 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G | 6GB + 128GB | 16,499 | 17,499 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | 4GB + 64GB | 11,499 | 12,499 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | 4GB + 128GB | 12,999 | 13,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | 6GB + 128GB | 14,999 | 15,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F06 5G | 4GB + 64GB | 11,499 | 12,499 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F06 5G | 4GB + 128GB | 12,999 | 13,999 | 1,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy F06 5G | 6GB + 128GB | 14,999 | 15,999 | 1,000 |
What This Means for Buyers?
With this latest revision, Samsung smartphones across budget and mid-range segments have become slightly more expensive in India. Buyers planning to purchase any of these devices will now have to pay the revised prices.
The price hike also reflects ongoing trends in the smartphone industry, where rising component costs and supply chain pressures continue to impact pricing across brands.
FAQs
Q1. Which Samsung smartphone series are affected by the price hike?
Answer. The Galaxy M, F, and entry-level 5G series have all received a uniform ₹1,000 increase across multiple variants.
Q2. When did the new Samsung prices take effect?
Answer. The revised pricing became effective on May 1, 2026 and applies to both dealer and list prices.
Q3. Why has Samsung increased smartphone prices in India?
Answer. While not officially stated, the hike reflects rising component costs and supply chain pressures, trends impacting the wider smartphone industry.