Samsung Is Now Allowing Users In A Key Market To Use The Galaxy S26 Series For A Year By Paying Just 50 Percent Of The Price

Samsung Mobile is on the brink of an operating loss as it continues to get hammered by the ongoing memory ‘chipflation’ as well as the logistical mayhem emanating from the ongoing Iran war. It is, therefore, hardly a surprise that the South Korean behemoth’s mobile-focused unit appears to be throwing everything, including the proverbial kitchen sink, to keep the sales cadence for the new Galaxy S26 series elevated. To that end, Samsung has just launched a very lucrative scheme in a key market.

Samsung fans in India can now get their hands on the Galaxy S26 series for a year by paying just 50 percent of the list price

Samsung has now launched its ‘Galaxy Forever’ program for the S26 series in India. Under the framework, you can get your hands on any Galaxy S26 variant for a period of 1 year by paying 50 percent of the list price upfront. The scheme also includes comprehensive device insurance for free. After 12 months, you can either retain the device by paying the residual 50 percent or return it for no extra charge.

The program essentially seeks to lock users within Samsung’s yearly upgrade cadence for the Galaxy S series, while boosting sales in the short-term. Do note that Samsung launched a similar program for its Galaxy Z series foldables in Malaysia back in 2024. In the US, the program was available for a short while via Sprint back in 2016.

We reported recently that Samsung Mobile has now declared an all-out emergency in the face of shrinking margins, spurred by the absolute refusal of the behemoth’s memory unit to provide memory chips on concessionary terms. To compensate, Samsung Mobile has barred all executives below the rank of a VP from travelling on business class tickets for trips carrying less than 10 hours of boarding time, and is resorting to voluntary retirements to curtail overall overheads by as much as 30 percent.

To further cut down operating costs, Samsung Mobile has also decided to source 15 million cheaper OLED panels, primarily for the Galaxy S26 FE and the Galaxy A57, from China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) instead of Samsung Display. On the revenue side, we reported recently that Samsung Support is currently offering refunds of as much as $250 if you try to return a Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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