November 15, 2026, 12:35 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Since the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has been offering numerous AI features for free. Now, there are increasing indications that the manufacturer might expand its offerings with a paid premium tier.
Samsung introduced Galaxy AI in January 2024 with the Galaxy S24 series. Even then, the manufacturer made it clear that free usage might not be permanent. Nearly three years later, the AI features are still available without a subscription. However, this could change.
The tech portal “SammyGuru” claims to have found evidence in internal app data of an offering called “AI Premium.” Samsung is reportedly testing the plan as part of an early access program. Prices mentioned are $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year. Additionally, there are supposed to be credit packages available without a fixed subscription.
New AI Tools Could Move Behind a Paywall
Particularly interesting is the apparently planned “Max” plan. This is supposed to provide access to additional Galaxy AI features. “Gen Video,” for example, is expected to create AI videos from personal photos. Bixby could also automate processes within apps with a feature called “Tasks in Apps.” A new “Daily Briefing” is also mentioned, though further details are currently lacking.
In addition to extra features, the subscription could bring higher usage limits. According to the report, the Max plan is expected to offer four times the limits of the current offering. This suggests that Samsung would not make all Galaxy AI tools fundamentally paid, but would tie additional features and more intensive use to the payment model.
Many Galaxy AI Features Could Remain Free
Many well-known features are expected to remain available without a subscription. According to the indications, these include Photo Assist, Now Brief, Creative Studio, Browsing Assist, and Samsung Keyboard. However, usage limits are also expected to apply to these offerings. Once the included credits are used up, additional packages might be necessary.
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It is also unclear which devices Samsung would introduce the new model for. According to the report, it is conceivable that “Galaxy AI Premium” could initially launch with the upcoming Galaxy S27 series, expected to be released in early 2027. It remains unclear what this means for owners of older Galaxy smartphones and whether their existing AI features will remain free permanently. An official announcement of the paid offering is still pending.