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Apple's iPhone 17 Forces Samsung to Revise Galaxy S26 Plans

11/16/2025

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Apple Inc. maintains the iPhone 17 price at $799, pressuring Samsung to adjust its Galaxy S26 strategy.
Samsung Electronics scrapped a slimmer Galaxy S26 with a 4,900 mAh battery and will keep thickness with a 4,300 mAh pack.
The S26 lineup focuses on competitive pricing, with S26 Plus mirroring S25 Plus and S26 Ultra thinner.
Samsung has delayed the launch to February 2026 as it adapts to Apple’s success.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. maintains the iPhone 17 price at $799, pressuring Samsung to adjust its Galaxy S26 strategy.
Samsung Electronics scrapped a slimmer Galaxy S26 with a 4,900 mAh battery and will keep thickness with a 4,300 mAh pack.
The S26 lineup focuses on competitive pricing, with S26 Plus mirroring S25 Plus and S26 Ultra thinner.
Samsung has delayed the launch to February 2026 as it adapts to Apple’s success.