Samsung is reportedly cutting production of its Galaxy A smartphones by about 20% in the fourth quarter of 2026. The entry-level and mid-range line makes up a large share of the company's sales. According to a South Korean report, the cut amounts to roughly 10 million units on an annual basis, and further reductions of more than 10% are planned for 2027.
The reason is economic. The price of RAM and storage has risen sharply over the past year, and in mid-range devices components now account for around half of production costs. With those margins, a Galaxy A earns little, while flagships cost more and generate more profit. Samsung is reportedly moving resources toward its top models.
The pressure comes from the same source as the broader shortage. As AlexTech has already reported, global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter, with manufacturers raising prices and cutting volumes. Qualcomm's Snapdragon price increases add to the cost burden for Android makers.
The figures remain unverified: the 20% cut and the 10 million unit estimate come from press reporting, not from an official Samsung announcement. An earlier account of the same story spoke of cuts up to 30%, as covered in another AlexTech article. For consumers, the likely result is fewer budget models and higher prices even in the mid-range.
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