India, Aug. 23 -- Samsung's older Galaxy S25 now costs more than the Galaxy S26.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 price in India has increased by up to Rs.12,000. If you have been looking at the Galaxy S25 as a more budget-friendly entry into Samsung's flagship lineup, here's a fact you should know before buying: the phone has become meaningfully more expensive. In one comparable configuration, it is now even more expensive than the newer Galaxy S26 available today.

The Galaxy S25's 512GB variant has crossed the Rs.1 lakh mark for the first time since its launch in India. That creates a fair "buy now or wait" situation for anyone considering the phone more than 18 months after launch.

The new rates are reported to have taken effect on August 19,...