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November 8, 2026 • 3 minutes of reading
Since Samsung reintroduced Galaxy AI with the Galaxy S24 series, they have been offering the service completely free. But many minds think they might start charging for features. And Samsung itself is playing with the idea and developing a new Premium subscription.
Samsung to introduce Galaxy AI Premium subscription
Samsung is working on an AI Premium subscription, which will allow users to make more use of existing Galaxy AI features, such as Photo Assist and Browsing Assist, as well as access new features, which I’ll detail below.
The premium subscription appears to be part of an early access program. Users will sign up for the program and test the subscription. The application states that all funds spent during the testing period will be refunded once the program is completed.
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So what will the prices and usage be? Well, with the free plan you are limited to Standard AI features, listed by the app as follows:
- Navigation help
- Now brief
- Creative studio
- Smart Capture
- Samsung keyboard
- Photo assistance
- Personal agent
Their use is free but will be limited by usage limits. Once exhausted, you will need to purchase a credit pack to recharge. Or by subscribing to its Max package, you will benefit 4x usage.
Note: The prices you see in the images above are placeholders. The price I expect is below.
The Max package will also give you access to exclusive new features.
- Generation video: explicitly described as “Generate AI videos from your photos.”
- Bixby action: explicitly described as “Automate tasks in your applications.” I don’t know yet what that entails.
- Daily briefing: has no description attached, but presumably separate from the Now Brief.
- Higher usage limits
The channels inside the app also give a hint about the Max subscription. In US dollars they list $4.99 a month or $47.99 when billed annually.
string name="plan_billing_monthly_price" $4.99
string name="plan_billing_yearly_price" $47.99
I expect this to be the price, although it is subject to change, since Samsung’s servers and the Galaxy Store provide the actual prices. Unfortunately, the app also doesn’t mention the cost of credit top-ups.
Which devices will support Galaxy AI Premium?
There is no specific device whitelist in this app, but there is a gate for the AI version, set to 20271. This suggests that it will be exclusive to the Galaxy S27 series, at least initially. After the early access period, it could be widely rolled out to other users.
When it comes to regions, the app does not have a region blacklist. This appears to be managed by your Samsung account. There may therefore be regional restrictions. Presumably, he would have support from Korea and the United States at a minimum. However, a wider launch cannot be ruled out.
So, TL;DR: Samsung is testing the idea of a Galaxy AI Premium subscription. This will limit what you can do with the free tier and offer more usage and features once you pay. If executed well, this could be a good revenue stream for Samsung. But are the supposed features enough for you to subscribe?
Written by
Josh Skinner
Josh is a British writer who goes into great detail. His design background shines a light on Samsung hardware, software and the broader ecosystem. His notoriety on Twitter/X has helped shape his laid-back approach, explaining topics in a relatable and down-to-earth manner. When he’s not writing, he’s an avid gamer, car enthusiast, user interface designer, AI experimenter… He’s a man of many talents.
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