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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 11
Samsung Lifts July Galaxy S26 Output Above 1.5 Million Units as Demand Jumps 50%
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 11

Samsung Lifts July Galaxy S26 Output Above 1.5 Million Units as Demand Jumps 50%

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 11

Summary

  • Samsung raised July production of the Galaxy S26 series to more than 1.5 million units, up 50% from an original 1 million plan, as sales stayed strong four months after launch.
  • A June 8-July 5 nationwide promotion in South Korea helped drive that demand: Samsung offered 20% discounts via digital gift certificates, and Galaxy S26 sales reportedly nearly tripled during the event.
  • Price-hike concerns around the next Galaxy S27, tied to a memory crunch, also appear to be pulling demand forward into the current lineup.
  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra remains the strongest seller, echoing April's trend, with South Korean availability now pushed back to next month amid tight supply.
  • Samsung had already lifted April production from 2.4 million to 3 million units after the March debut, underscoring sustained momentum for the S26 series.

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