The launch of Samsung Galaxy AI came with a disclaimer that its features would remain “complimentary through 2025,” but so far you’ve not been charged to use any of them. That may soon change if Samsung’s latest test proves successful.
A new trial spotted by SammyGuru shows a user in Samsung’s early access program being offered the opportunity to test out a paid Galaxy AI subscription. If you take part, any funds spent will be refunded at the end of the experiment.
This may be Samsung trialing a public subscription for Galaxy AI. The trial splits Galaxy AI into what it calls “Standard” features with strict usage limits, while a “Max” plan provides more advanced options and up to four times the usage.
The paywalled Galaxy AI features include: Gen Video, to “generate AI videos from your photos,” Bixby Action, to “automate tasks across your apps,” and an as-yet-unknown feature called Daily Briefing.
SammyGurus also spotted pricing information within Samsung’s code, suggesting a monthly price of $4.99 or an annual charge of $47.99.
This news aligns with what Samsung’s website has stated since Jan. 1, 2026, when it changed its disclaimer to read “Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free.” So far, there’s no official launch plan for this option.
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The free tools listed within the latest test include: Browsing Assist, Creative Studio, Now Brief, Personal Agent, Photo Assist, Samsung Keyboard, and Smart Capture. However, there are other Galaxy AI features that aren’t listed, including: Audio Eraser, Bixby, Call Assist, Drawing Assist, Health Assist, Interpreter, Note Assist, Photo Ambient, Transcript Assist, and Writing Assist.
It’s also unclear which devices will get access to the exclusive features, and whether Samsung intends to roll out plans to all Galaxy AI-sporting smartphones and tablets. Code spotted within the trial suggests it may first launch on the latest Galaxy S27 range.
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