Samsung Galaxy AI Paid Subscription: $5 per Month
Samsung is reportedly preparing a paid subscription for Galaxy AI Premium. Hints of it were found by SammyGuru in the code of the upcoming One UI 9.5. According to the discovered strings, the price is expected to start at $4.99 per month, with an annual option priced at $47.99. The upcoming change has also been reported by websites like Android Authority and Digital Trends.
Until now, Samsung has offered Galaxy AI features for free since the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. The company has repeatedly stated that it does not plan to monetize these features, but has not made any official announcements. The found texts in the app suggest that this approach may be changing.
Samsung Galaxy AI Premium: What the Paid Subscription Will Offer
The new plan is not intended to charge for features that users are already familiar with. Instead, it will add features that will not be available in the free version. Three features have appeared in the code:
- Gen Video, which generates videos from photos.
- Bixby Action for automating tasks across applications.
- Daily Briefing, a daily overview.
Existing Features Will Remain Free, Possibly with Limits
Browsing assist, Now brief, Creative Studio, the Samsung Keyboard features, and Photo assist are expected to remain free. However, SammyGuru noted that the login screen suggests possible implementation of usage limits for free features. Paying users should have expanded limits.
In addition to the subscription, users will also be able to purchase credits. According to Android Authority, these credits will be available as a one-time package valid for three years.
Testing and Hints of Galaxy S27
The service testing may take place as part of an early access program. Samsung would refund the money that users spend during the test.
The app has also revealed an AI version 20271. According to SammyGuru, this may indicate that some features will be exclusive to the Galaxy S27 series.
How Many Plans Will There Be?
Sources differ on the number of tiers. Some mention a single Max plan, while others refer to three paid levels: Starter, Plus, and Pro. Clarity is expected to come with Samsung's official announcement.