Samsung quietly hikes prices for Galaxy tablets and foldables in the US

At a glance:

• 1TB Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra price jumps $280 to $1,899.99
• Mid‑cycle hikes focus on high‑capacity storage tiers across tablets and foldables
• Samsung advises shoppers to check Amazon or Best Buy for pre‑hike pricing

What the price changes are

Samsung has updated its official US storefront with a series of mid‑cycle MSRP increases that affect a wide swath of its premium tablet and foldable lineup. The most dramatic jump is seen on the 1TB Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which now costs $1,899.99, up $280 from its previous price. Even the entry‑level Tab S11 has risen to $899.99, a $100 increase.

The price adjustments are not limited to tablets. On the phone side, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 (512 GB) now lists at $1,299.99, $80 higher than before, while the Galaxy S25 Edge 512 GB variant is up $80 as well. Samsung’s flagship S26 series remains untouched, suggesting a strategic focus on the “enthusiast” tiers rather than its volume drivers.

Below is the complete list of price changes that appeared on Samsung.com on the day of reporting:

• Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
  • 128 GB — Up $100 to $899.99
  • 256 GB — Up $140 to $999.99
  • 512 GB — Up $220 to $1,119.99
  • 1 TB — Up $280 to $1,899.99
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE / Tab A11 Plus / Tab S10 Plus (2024)
  • 128 GB — Up $50 to $549.99
  • 256 GB — Up $100 to $669.99
• Galaxy Z Flip 7
  • 128 GB — Up $50 to $699.99
  • 256 GB — Up $70 to $819.99
• Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 128 GB — Up $50 to $399.99
  • 256 GB — Up $70 to $489.99
• Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 256 GB — Up $100 to $1,099.99
  • 512 GB — Up $180 to $1,299.99
• Other tablets
  • 128 GB — Up $50 to $299.99
  • 256 GB — Up $70 to $379.99
  • 512 GB — Up $80 to $1,299.99
• Additional storage tiers
  • 256 GB — Up $50 to $749.99
  • 512 GB — Up $80 to $1,299.99

Some of these hikes are temporarily masked by sale prices on the website (e.g., the Z Flip 7 512 GB is shown at $1,099.99 with the regular $1,299.99 price crossed out). This suggests Samsung is soft‑launching the increases while still offering promotional discounts.

Why Samsung is doing it

The timing aligns with the anticipated launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8, expected in July. By raising the price of existing stock now, Samsung can set a higher price floor for the upcoming models, effectively priming the market for steeper launch prices. This strategy also squeezes extra margin from customers who are already willing to pay a premium for high‑capacity tablets and foldables.

Analysts note that Samsung’s core volume drivers—the standard S‑series phones—remain untouched, indicating a cautious approach to avoid alienating the broader consumer base. Instead, the company is extracting additional profit from “enthusiast” segments where buyers are accustomed to paying more for larger storage and cutting‑edge form factors.

What consumers can do

For shoppers who are not ready to absorb the new MSRP, the advice is to avoid purchasing directly from Samsung.com for the time being. Third‑party retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy often lag behind official price updates, offering the older, lower pricing for a limited window. Another tactic is to wait for the next Unpacked event, when older stock typically gets cleared out at deeper discounts.

If you have a high‑value trade‑in, Samsung’s trade‑in program can offset part of the increase, but the net cost still remains higher than before the hike. Monitoring price‑tracking tools and setting alerts for the specific SKUs listed above can help you snag a deal before the new MSRP fully propagates across all channels.

Outlook for the rest of the year

Given the pattern of mid‑cycle price adjustments, it is plausible that Samsung will repeat this approach for other product lines as it prepares for the 2024‑2025 refresh cycle. Consumers should keep an eye on upcoming announcements, especially for the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, which are likely to debut with MSRP figures that reflect the new pricing baseline established by these recent hikes.