Samsung has announced the upcoming release of the Galaxy Tab S12 and S26 FE, but has cautioned that prices may increase.

      Samsung has announced two additional Galaxy devices set to launch later this year, although increasing component costs may affect their pricing.

      Despite the latest foldable devices not yet being available for purchase, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy S26 FE will debut this year. During the Q2 2026 earnings call, the company cautioned that escalating component costs could impact pricing strategies.

      Samsung's product lineup for the future is starting to be outlined. Daniel Araujo, the vice president and head of strategic planning for the Mobile Experience division at Samsung, mentioned the Galaxy S26 FE when discussing the company's strategy for the Galaxy S26 series. He noted that there will be a focus on sustaining the flagship series' momentum through marketing and the release of the S26 FE, while also enhancing upselling in the mid to high-end segments by integrating core AI experiences into the A series.

      Araujo also confirmed the Galaxy Tab S12 is part of Samsung's offerings for the latter half of 2026. He mentioned it alongside the latest foldables and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, both unveiled during the recent Unpacked event this month.

      While further specifics about these devices were not disclosed by Araujo, recent leaks indicate that the Galaxy S26 FE might boast a more premium redesign compared to previous Fan Edition models. Additionally, a different report regarding the Tab S12 Ultra suggests it might include MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chip and up to 12GB of RAM.

      Increase in costs could impact future pricing.

      Samsung's announcement of the Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy S26 FE was accompanied by a warning regarding the escalating expenses associated with mobile device manufacturing. Araujo pointed out that the high demand for AI servers is causing a shortage of mobile memory, thereby increasing component prices.

      He remarked, “We already observed this in Q2 with a rise in memory prices from quarter to quarter, which has strained our profitability.” Samsung anticipates these cost pressures will persist through the second half of the year.

      While the company has yet to confirm whether the Galaxy Tab S12 or Galaxy S26 FE will be launched at elevated prices, recent releases indicate that Samsung is already passing some of its increased costs onto consumers, which is likely to apply to upcoming products as well.

      Pranob is an experienced tech journalist with over eight years of experience in consumer technology coverage.

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