Alongside the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, Samsung is rolling out an upgraded “New Galaxy AI Subscription Club.” It looks like a richer bundle, but it’s a more complex bet on how long you plan to hold onto your phone.

Galaxy S26 introduces enhanced AI Subscription Club

Samsung launched enhanced Galaxy AI Subscription Club ahead of the Galaxy S26 series debut. Now the headline change: a new 3-year tier priced at KRW 8,900 per month ($6.18). The existing 1-year and 2-year plans remain at KRW 6,900 per month ($4.79).

What you get for that higher monthly fee is Samsung Care+ Smartphone Loss & Damage coverage for 36 months, along with a 25 percent residual value guarantee if you return the device at the end, with loss coverage that is new at this tier.

The plan allows one loss claim per year with a 25 percent deductible. Damage claims are unlimited, with a 25 percent deductible. It also includes battery replacement, free repairs, and in-home service.

The new 3-year plan trades higher short-term value retention for longer protection against the worst-case scenario: losing the device entirely.

To qualify for the residual value payout, you must return the device within two months, including the final subscription month.

Subscribers get up to KRW 3,000,000 ($2,083.33) in compensation for cyber financial crimes such as phishing or smishing, with no deductible.

There is also up to KRW 500,000 ($347.22) in coverage for online direct transactions or shopping fraud, though here the deductible is 20 percent of the loss or KRW 100,000 ($69.44), whichever is greater.

Customers who enrolled in the 1-year plan with a Galaxy S25 and re-enroll after buying a new Galaxy device will receive three months of free subscription fees, plus one year of Samsung Fire & Marine 365 Travel Insurance.

Samsung Electronics Korea VP Jung Ho-jin commented:

“The renewed New Galaxy AI Subscription Club has been designed to offer customers broader choices and wider coverage. We will continue to evolve our subscription services to meet changing smartphone usage patterns and customer needs.”

The original program, introduced last year, bundled a residual value guarantee of up to 50 percent, Samsung Care+ damage coverage, and accessory discounts. Samsung says 1 in 5 customers who bought flagship unlocked models signed up.

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