Samsung buyers are beginning to feel the effects of global memory shortages and rising component prices. According to reports from multiple websites that cover Samsung and Android products, Samsung has been bumping up prices on a wide range of popular phones and tablets.
The price hikes include foldable phones, like the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which now has a suggested retail price that’s $80 more, and tablets, like the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which was hit by a $280 price increase for the 1TB model.
CNET confirmed the changes by comparing the retail prices of product listings on Samsung’s store website with past reported prices. As we noted last week, the company already raised the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by $80 for its 1TB and 512GB models, which now cost $2,500 and $2,200, respectively.
A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
While Samsung is currently offering discounts on some items listed,
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