No one is looking forward to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note in anticipation of a bargain price. But according to several new reports, Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 series may surprise even the most jaded smartphone enthusiast.

First to deliver the bad news is Twitter tipster Ricciolo1. He warns that the Note 20 series will be the most expensive Note ever, which should come as no surprise to anyone who is paying attention. After all, in the seven years between the original Galaxy Note and last year's Note 10, prices have risen a whopping 81%.

But as Ricciolo points out, in a world hit by pandemic and with severely restricted finances, charging big prices for a product is a bold move.

Ricciolo offers no explanation as to what that price would be, but the Greek tech site Techmaniacs offers some insight on that point. Citing "very reliable" sources, the site reports that the Galaxy Note 20 will start at €1,249 (~$1,405) and reach €1,399 (~$1,573) for the Ultra model.

Certainly prices are higher in Greece than in other EU markets, but for context, the Note 10 launched for €1,149 and the S20 Ultra sells for €1,399. In other words, even taking localization into account, the Note 20 seems to be headed for a price hike.

Finally, prolific leaker IceUniverse offered a prediction. In his opinion, the Note 20 is $999 and the Note 20 Ultra is $1299. Needless to say, he's clearly not impressed:

Make no mistake, no one doubts that the Galaxy Note 20 will be a great device. You would be hard-pressed to find a Samsung flagship that is beautifully designed and not a total joy to use. The question is one of value: why pay four figures for the Note 20 when OnePlus and Xiaomi are doing incredible things for hundreds of dollars less?

In brief summary, Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 will be a 6.42-inch device with a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a triple-lens camera.

He does not expect to inherit the 120Hz screen from the S20 series, as the IceUniverse tweet above suggests. It is rumored to be for the Note 20 Ultra model, which will come with a higher-resolution screen, more RAM, and more storage space.

The Note 20 Ultra is also expected to share the Galaxy S20 Ultra's 108MP camera, though its zoom is said to be less powerful. Last year, the Note 10 eliminated expandable storage and allocated it to the Plus model.

All should be clear soon: Samsung is expected to hold an Unpacked event just a month away. Expect Samsung to surprise us with lower prices than expected, but don't hold your breath on this one.