# Samsung reportedly cuts Galaxy A production as component costs rise

_Published Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Samsung is cutting Galaxy A smartphone production by approximately 20% to redirect resources toward flagship devices, 9to5Google reports, citing ETNews. The reduction represents roughly 10 million units annually, and Samsung plans to cut Galaxy A production by more than 10% next year as well.

Higher memory and chipset costs now account for around half of mid-range devices' production costs. Fourth-quarter component orders have fallen by about 20% from the plan set at the beginning of the year. The shift favors pricier phones that are more likely to generate a profit under current market conditions.

## Sources

- [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/10/26/samsung-report-production-cuts-mid-range-galaxy-phones/)

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