Samsung Tests Paid Subscription for AI Features in 'Galaxy S27' Phones

Samsung is preparing to introduce a paid subscription model for some of its “Galaxy AI” features, with implementation expected to begin in 2027, according to recent leaks that revealed the company is currently testing paid plans for these features.

When Samsung first launched its initial suite of “Galaxy AI” features with the Galaxy S24 series in 2024, rumors circulated about the possibility of these features no longer being available for free in the future. That prospect now appears closer to reality, as screenshots from the One UI interface and code leaks have revealed Samsung is testing a subscription model for certain AI tools.

Samsung is expected to roll out new features under “Galaxy AI” alongside One UI 9.5, which will come pre-installed on the Galaxy S27 series, according to a report by the tech news site Notebookcheck.

The prices are currently listed in the code for the plan and are likely to be implemented after the end of the public trial period that Samsung plans to offer for the subscription.

Standard features that will remain free, subject to certain usage limits, include:

If users exceed their free usage limits, they will apparently be charged additional fees, or they can subscribe to the “Max” plan, which allows usage of these features at a rate up to four times the limits set in the free plan.

Subscription may launch with the Galaxy S27

The paid subscription model is initially expected to be limited to the Galaxy S27 series, before Samsung later expands its availability to include other products within the Galaxy family.

The regions where the subscription will be offered remain unclear, but it is likely to include South Korea and the United States at launch, with expectations of availability in other countries in the following period.