Samsung has spent the past few years stuffing its Galaxy smartphones with AI features. Some of these are pretty handy, but the best part is that they mostly stay out of your way, and you don’t have to pay anything extra for them. But a new leak suggests Samsung is developing a premium Galaxy AI subscription, complete with exclusive features, higher usage limits, and a monthly fee.
According to a report from SammyGuru, references discovered in an unreleased Samsung app point to a Galaxy AI Premium subscription with a higher-end Max plan. The app reportedly contains pricing strings suggesting a monthly fee of $4.99, or $47.99 annually. That’s not all, Samsung might also introduce usage restrictions for features that are currently available for free.
Galaxy AI’s free tier might come with strings attached
The leaked subscription structure reportedly divides Galaxy AI into free and premium experiences. Existing tools such as Photo Assist, Browsing Assist, Now Brief, Creative Studio, and Samsung Keyboard would remain accessible without a subscription, but their usage could be limited.
Once users exhaust their free allowance, they might have to purchase additional AI credits or upgrade to the Max subscription, which reportedly offers four times the usage allowance. Paying customers could also unlock three additional features. The first is Gen Video, which turns photos into AI-generated videos. You also get Bixby Action, which is a nifty tool for automating tasks across apps that makes Samsung’s virtual assistant more intuitive and useful.
The Galaxy S27 could be the first with the new Galaxy AI
The leaked app also references an AI version requirement labeled 20271, which SammyGuru believes could point to the upcoming Galaxy S27 series. In other words, Samsung might introduce the subscription alongside its next flagship phones, but there’s no confirmed compatibility list.
The software also mentions an early access program where participants could test the subscription and receive refunds for money spent during testing. Samsung has previously clarified that basic Galaxy AI features will remain free, while leaving room for more advanced capabilities to become paid services.
Even if the existing features remain technically free, having to pay once you exceed a certain allowance might turn away some users. Samsung hasn’t officially announced Galaxy AI Premium, and the leaked prices and features could change before launch. Now, it seems the company is finally getting ready to bring in revenue for its AI features.
