Samsung is testing a $4.99-per-month Galaxy AI Premium subscription plan that would place some Galaxy AI features behind a paywall.
Reports say Samsung is setting up an early access program for Galaxy AI Premium that will give subscribers higher usage limits for Galaxy AI features and let them view their AI feature usage. Participation in the test requires opt-in, and any funds spent during the test period will be refunded.
Samsung will continue to offer a standard, free Galaxy AI plan. The free tier will include Browsing assist, Now Brief, Creative studio, Smart capture, Samsung Keyboard, Photo assist and Personal agent, but these features will carry usage limits. Once those limits are exhausted, users will need to buy credits or subscribe to the Max plan, which provides 4x usage.
Galaxy AI Premium: what the paid plan includes
According to reports, features behind the paywall will include the ability to generate AI videos from a phone, a Bixby Action feature that automates tasks across apps, and Daily Briefing, along with higher usage limits across all Galaxy AI features. The subscription is said to be priced at $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year. The cost of credit top-ups has not been disclosed.
Samsung has not announced a rollout date or whether the subscription will extend beyond the test program. Reports note that generative AI features are compute-intensive and costly, and suggest the premium plan may reflect an effort to offset those costs.
