The Galaxy S26 Ultra might have several enticing upgrades, but also one potential drawback.

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The minor upgrade might have a greater price

Even though it is not a major upgrade, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be more expensive than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is already very costly at a starting price of $1,299.99. Samsung will likely not be the only smartphone maker increasing the price of its top-tier phone, as component costs are going up. Even though this might make consumers more understanding, the increase may still hurt the phone's success, considering the mostly incremental improvements.

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