Rumors circulating in Korea suggest that Samsung may be considering discontinuing the Galaxy S26+ model in its flagship lineup, in favor of the upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge. This decision is reportedly based on the Galaxy S26+ consistently underperforming in terms of sales compared to other models in the series.
The Galaxy S26 Edge is speculated to take the place of the S26+ and will be released alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra. This move mirrors a similar trend in the industry, with Apple rumored to replace its iPhone Plus model with the iPhone 17 Air, focusing on a thinner design as a key selling point.
While these rumors are in the early stages and subject to change as Samsung develops the S26 lineup, the possibility of axing the S26+ in favor of the Edge model is being seriously considered. There are hopes that the second-generation Edge will utilize advanced battery technology to offer improved performance.
Current sales targets for the Galaxy S25 series indicate a significant gap in popularity between the S25+, S25, and S25 Ultra models, with the S25+ lagging behind significantly in sales figures.
Rumored Specifications for Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
| 256GB 12GB RAM |
$ 1,099.99
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| 512GB 12GB RAM |
$ 1,099.99
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€ 1,249.00
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Source (in Korean)
