After much speculation, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Plus will be making a return in the upcoming lineup alongside the regular Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Originally rumored to be replaced by the Galaxy S26 Edge, the Plus model is back in the game with a familiar design.
With the Plus model being in the middle ground between the base and Ultra versions, Samsung's decision to revive it raises questions about its relevance. Past models like the Galaxy S25 Plus have not been top sellers, similar to Apple's iPhone Plus line that was eventually phased out.
While there were talks of introducing the thinner Galaxy S26 Edge as a replacement, it seems that the Edge model did not perform as expected, leading to the revival of the Plus. The Plus model is rumored to come in new colors and with some camera improvements, but it remains to be seen if it will offer enough to stand out.
