Samsung plans tiered Galaxy AI subscription for future devices
Samsung appears to be preparing a paid tier for its Galaxy AI features, despite previous assurances that core AI functionalities would remain free. A test application discovered by SammyGuru reveals a “Galaxy AI Premium” offering with usage limits on free features, credit refills, and a “Max” subscription plan.
The application invites users to join an early access program and states that test spending will be reimbursed. The Max plan is priced at $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year (American prices before tax, approximately €4.45 and €43), representing a 20% discount compared to monthly payments. This tier would offer four times the usage of the free “Standard” version and include three exclusive features: Gen Video, which transforms photos into AI-generated videos; Bixby Action, designed to automate tasks across multiple applications; and Daily Briefing, with no description provided.
It is currently unclear whether this premium offering will be available in France or other countries. The application does not list any excluded regions, and availability is expected to initially roll out in South Korea and the United States.
The free tier includes seven existing Galaxy AI tools, such as Browsing Assist, which summarizes web pages, and Photo Assist, which removes or adds elements to images.
The value of a single credit remains unknown. Published screenshots from SammyGuru show the monthly Max plan offering 40,000 credits, with a one-time purchase option of 3,000 credits, at provisional prices. The number of credits consumed per request and the cost of refills have not been disclosed.
Another grid within the application, discovered by SamMobile, outlines three tiers: Starter (10,000 credits), Plus (20,000 credits), and Pro (50,000 credits), with credits deducted for each request.
Conflicting information exists regarding the specifics of the paid tiers. While Josh Skinner, the author of the SammyGuru article, notes the Starter and Max names appear in the application, SamMobile reports on X that all current Galaxy AI functions will remain free, without mentioning usage limits. This discrepancy suggests the pricing structure is still evolving.
Samsung has not officially announced the Galaxy AI Premium plan but has stated that the “basic” functions of Galaxy AI will remain free, while advanced capabilities or new services may become paid. In 2024, a footnote limited the free access to the end of 2025, later revised in 2025 to promise that default phone features would never be charged. A capped free service would technically adhere to this promise, though likely not satisfy consumers.
The Galaxy S27, expected in early 2027, is anticipated to be the initial device to offer this premium Galaxy AI subscription. The application confirms an “AI version” tied to 2027.
Samsung has previously used a similar model to Google, which offers a free AI application with usage limits and a paid subscription for increased usage and storage.
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“Samsung prépare un Galaxy AI payant pour les Galaxy S27, malgré sa promesse d’IA gratuite”
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