Samsung is reportedly preparing to introduce a paid subscription for its Galaxy AI services, potentially ending the completely free access that compatible Galaxy smartphone users have enjoyed so far. The proposed Galaxy AI Premium plan could offer additional artificial intelligence (AI) features and higher usage limits for paying users.
According to a report by Android Authority, citing information from SammyGuru, Samsung is developing an early access program that will let users test the subscription. Screenshots reportedly indicate that users who spend money during the testing period will receive refunds once the program concludes.
The existing free Galaxy AI plan is expected to retain features such as Browsing Assist, Now Brief, Creative Studio, Smart Capture, Samsung Keyboard, Photo Assist and Personal Agent.
However, the free tier will reportedly come with usage limits. Once users exhaust their allocated usage, they may have to purchase additional credit packs or upgrade to a paid subscription.
The reported premium offering could introduce three additional features: Gen Video, Bixby Action, and Daily Briefing. Gen Video is described as a tool that can generate AI videos from photos, while Bixby Action is designed to automate tasks across applications. Details about Daily Briefing remain unclear.
The Max subscription tier could also offer four times the usage limits of the free plan.
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The subscription is reportedly expected to cost USD 4.99 per month or USD 47.99 annually, according to pricing details found within the app. However, these figures are not final and could change before the service launches.
A separate report cited in Android Authority's November 9 update suggests Samsung could introduce three paid tiers called Starter, Plus and Pro, instead of the Max plan mentioned in the initial report. These tiers could offer 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 AI credits, respectively. Users may also be able to purchase one-time credit packs that remain valid for three years.
The updated report also suggests that the free tier could offer 10 translations, five text summaries, and two image generations daily, while higher tiers would provide increased or unlimited usage.
Samsung's existing Galaxy AI features, including Memory and Photo Studio, are reportedly expected to remain free.
The report suggests that the subscription could initially be limited to the Galaxy S27 series, based on references found in the application's code. However, Samsung has not provided an official list of eligible devices.
Availability could also depend on the region associated with a user's Samsung account, with South Korea and the US likely to be among the initial markets.
Samsung has yet to officially announce the subscription, its pricing, or its launch timeline.