Recent reports suggest that Samsung may be shaking up its flagship lineup by discontinuing the Galaxy S26 Plus and introducing a new model, the Galaxy S26 Edge. This change would see the company offering the base Samsung Galaxy S26, alongside the high-end Galaxy S26 Ultra and the new Galaxy S26 Edge.
Leaked GSMA database listings indicate the upcoming Samsung devices will include the following models:
- Samsung Galaxy S26 - SM-S942
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge - SM-S947
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra - SM-S948
This shift in the lineup suggests a departure from the Plus model in favor of the Edge variant, potentially marking a significant change in Samsung's flagship offerings.
Additionally, rumors point to improvements in the vanilla Galaxy S26 model, including a larger screen and enhanced battery capacity. This could signal Samsung's strategy to differentiate its models based on size and capabilities.
Is Samsung taking cues from Apple's playbook?
With Apple rumored to introduce the iPhone 17 Air, Samsung's potential lineup changes may reflect a trend towards distinctive product offerings in the competitive smartphone market.
