Samsung is preparing a paid Galaxy AI tier with higher limits and new creative tools

Samsung is reportedly testing a paid subscription tier called Galaxy AI Premium, according to findings by SammyGuru reported by TechRadar and Android Authority. Based on discovered code strings, the service is expected to cost $4.99 per month or $47.99 annually. The subscription appears to be planned for an early access test, with shared screenshots indicating that funds spent by participants during testing will be refunded after the trial period ends. [3][1]

Subscribers would receive four times higher usage limits on existing tools alongside new additions. Reported features include Gen Video for generating clips from photos, Bixby Action to automate cross-app tasks, and Daily Briefing. Code suggests the premium tier might initially be exclusive to the upcoming Galaxy S27 series. Core built-in functions like Browsing Assist, Note Assist, Live Translate, and Photo Assist are expected to stay free, though free tiers would face lower usage ceilings. [3][1]

Samsung originally debuted Galaxy AI with the Galaxy S24 series in January 2024, noting at the time that the features would remain free for only a year before continuing to offer them without charge. While the move introduces monetization for heavy users, initial reaction among commenters on platforms like Reddit has leaned skeptical, with early observers questioning whether the added features justify a recurring fee. [2][3]