Smartphone buyers in India may want to check prices before they hit buy. According to a tipster, Samsung and realme have raised the prices of several phones by up to Rs 5,000, with the increases showing up soon after the festive sales began.
Below is the full list of old and new prices as shared in the post. These figures are tipster-reported, not an official price circular, so check the retailer before ordering. For more on phone pricing, visit our price hike tag page.
realme Price Hike List
| Model | Variant | Old price | New price |
|---|---|---|---|
| realme 16 (MTK 6400) | 8GB + 128GB | Rs 36,999 | Rs 41,999 |
| realme 16 | 8GB + 256GB | Rs 39,999 | Rs 43,999 |
| realme 16 | 12GB + 256GB | Rs 42,999 | Rs 47,999 |
| realme 16T (MTK 6300) | 6GB + 128GB | Rs 30,999 | Rs 31,999 |
| realme 16T | 8GB + 128GB | Rs 32,999 | Rs 33,999 |
| realme 16T | 8GB + 256GB | Rs 35,999 | Rs 36,999 |
| realme C100i | Base variant | Rs 14,999 | Rs 15,999 |
Samsung Galaxy Price Hike List
| Model | Variant | Old price | New price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy M47 / F70 Pro (SD 6 Gen 3) | 6GB + 128GB | Rs 35,999 | Rs 37,999 |
| Galaxy M47 / F70 Pro | 8GB + 128GB | Rs 39,999 | Rs 41,999 |
| Galaxy M47 / F70 Pro | 8GB + 256GB | Rs 44,999 | Rs 46,999 |
| Galaxy A27 (SD 6 Gen 3) | 6GB + 128GB | Rs 33,999 | Rs 35,999 |
| Galaxy A27 | 8GB + 128GB | Rs 40,999 | Rs 42,999 |
| Galaxy A27 | 8GB + 256GB | Rs 45,499 | Rs 47,499 |
How Big Are the Increases?
The largest jump in the list is on the realme 16, where the 8GB and 128GB model rises by Rs 5,000. Most Samsung models go up by Rs 2,000, while the realme 16T and C100i rise by Rs 1,000. That adds up to a clear message: phones in the Rs 30,000 to Rs 48,000 range are getting costlier.
Why Prices Are Rising
The post does not give a reason, but memory costs have been rising across the industry, and Samsung’s own reported struggles with phone profits point the same way. Higher RAM and storage prices push up the cost of every new device, and brands often wait until big sales end before adjusting prices.
What to Do Before You Buy
If you plan to buy one of these models, compare the price on Amazon, Flipkart and the brand’s own store, because prices can differ by seller and bank offers. Waiting may not help if more increases are coming. The tipster warned that several brands will raise prices after the sales and that even upcoming launch prices are likely to be higher than expected, though that is a prediction, not a fact. See the brands at Samsung India and realme India.
What Is Not Confirmed
Neither company has issued an official statement in the source post, and the list may not cover every model or every store. Effective prices after bank offers will differ. Treat the numbers as a guide and verify them on the official listing.
Quick Answers
Which Samsung Galaxy phones have price increases?
The reported list includes the Galaxy M47 / F70 Pro and Galaxy A27, across several RAM and storage variants.
How much did Samsung Galaxy prices increase?
The listed Samsung Galaxy models increased by Rs 2,000. The figures are tipster-reported and have not been confirmed by Samsung.
Which phone has the biggest price hike?
The realme 16 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage has the largest listed increase, rising by Rs 5,000.
Have Samsung and realme confirmed the price increases?
Neither company has issued an official statement in the source post. The listed prices are tipster-reported, so check the retailer or official listing before buying.
Details in early reports and social posts can change as companies publish official information, so please treat the figures above as reported at the time of writing. We will update this article when new or corrected details arrive, and we suggest checking the official pages linked here before you buy, invest or plan around anything mentioned in this story.
Source: Sanju Choudhary on X.
Tip for buyers: Price changes can be uneven across Amazon, Flipkart and offline stores, and some listings update later than others. If you were about to buy a phone from this list, compare the final price after bank offers and exchange values, not only the listed price. If a retailer still shows the old price, it may be a good moment to buy, but stock and offers can change quickly.
We will update this article if Samsung or realme comment on the changes or if more models are added to the list.
