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Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 8
Samsung India Raises Entry-Level Galaxy Prices by Up to ₹3,000 on Shortages
Updated
Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 8

Samsung India Raises Entry-Level Galaxy Prices by Up to ₹3,000 on Shortages

3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 8

Summary

  • Samsung India has quietly lifted prices across entry-level Galaxy A, F and M phones, with increases ranging from ₹500 to ₹3,000 on low-end 06, 07 and 17 models.
  • RAM and storage shortages, along with broader component-cost increases, are driving the hikes in the most price-sensitive part of the smartphone market.
  • The steepest change hit the Galaxy A17 5G 8/256GB, which rose to ₹32,000 from ₹29,000, while the A06 5G 4/64GB climbed to ₹15,500 from ₹14,000 and the A07 4G 4/64GB to ₹13,000 from ₹11,000.
  • Samsung is still offering offsets such as up to 10% cashback, potential extra discounts and a ₹2,000 first-purchase benefit, but the revised pricing pushes some entry models notably higher.

Insights

Will Samsung's promise of six-year software updates convince budget buyers to accept steep price hikes?
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