Samsung might kill the Galaxy S26+ in favor of the S26 Edge

Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge a few hours ago, and we already have a rumor about its successor, as apparently there will definitely be one. According to sources in Korea, the Galaxy S26 Edge will launch alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra.

In case you spotted what's missing, you're not wrong. The rumor says Samsung is currently considering giving up on the Galaxy S26+, as the Plus model has consistently been the worst seller in its flagship line for a few years now.

So, if this gets done, then the Galaxy S26 Edge will basically be the Galaxy S26+'s replacement in the company's roster. If this sounds familiar, it's because Apple is also rumored to replace its very own iPhone Plus model with the iPhone 17 Air, which, just like the Galaxy Edge, banks on thinness as the unique selling point.

All of that said, keep in mind that this is a very early rumor, as Samsung has only just started the development of the S26 family. So, things might still change, and from the wording of the rumor, the company hasn't fully decided on what to do just yet, but is seriously considering axing the S26+ in favor of the S26 Edge. Hopefully the second-generation Edge will use Si/C battery tech to be able to pack in more mAh.

Just to give you an idea of how badly the S25+ is doing, Samsung's current aim is to sell 37.7 million units of the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra combined this year. Of that, the Ultra makes up 17.4 million units, the 'vanilla' S25 13.6 million units, and the S25+ only 6.7 million units.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Source (in Korean)