Samsung considers Premium subscription for Galaxy AI with usage limits

Samsung has previously offered its Galaxy AI services free of charge on its smartphones. To cover the costs of the AI infrastructure, the company is now planning a new subscription model called “Galaxy AI Premium.”

According to information from the SammyGuru portal, which has excerpts from Samsung apps, initial users will participate in a test program where they pay for access to extended features and Samsung simultaneously collects data on user behavior.

The free version of Galaxy AI will continue to offer features such as Browsing Assist, Now Brief, Creative Studio, Smart Capture, Samsung Keyboard, Photo Assist, and Personal Agent, but with usage limits. Users will receive a limited credit for AI usage, and upon reaching the limit, they can purchase additional credit through a “Galaxy AI Premium Max” subscription.

This Max subscription would provide a four-times higher usage limit for standard features and include additional services such as Gen Video, Bixby Action, and Daily Briefing. Gen Video enables AI-based video creation from photos, while Bixby Action allows the automation of tasks across multiple apps.

The prices for Galaxy AI Premium are expected to be $4.99 (approximately €4) per month, with an annual subscription for $47.99 (approximately €41). It is still unclear whether these prices are final.

Samsung plans to initially launch a test phase, which is expected to begin in conjunction with the introduction of the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027. The tests could initially take place on S27 devices.

It is currently unclear whether the plans for the premium offering will also affect users in Europe, although screenshots already display prices in British pounds. The introduction of the paid Galaxy AI variant is intended to help control the rising costs of AI services.