With a few months to go until the Galaxy S26 series announcement, more and more reports are circulating. According to new reports, there will be no new Galaxy S26+. However, the company is still reportedly looking to release three devices in the new series.
Will there be no Galaxy S26+?
Samsung appears to be making a notable change to its flagship line in 2026. According to a report by The Elec, the company is considering replacing the Galaxy S26+ with a new model: the Galaxy S26 Edge. This decision comes remarkably early, especially considering the mixed reaction to the recently launched Galaxy S25 Edge.
The Galaxy S25 Edge was introduced this week as an alternative model within the S25 range, but did not yet convince everyone. A major criticism concerns the battery capacity, which is perceived as limited compared to other models from Samsung's own portfolio, and certainly compared to competitors. Nevertheless, Samsung seems to be looking ahead and is already building a successor. Earlier, rumours also circulated that a model from the S26 series would be scrapped.
The report shows that Samsung has started developing a 'slim' smartphone within the S26 series. This should lead to the Galaxy S26 Edge, which would then take over the position of the current S26+. However, the project would still depend on the market success of the S25 Edge.
The idea of replacing the Galaxy S26+ with the Edge variant is understandable in some ways. The Galaxy S25+ and S25 Edge share the same screen size and dimensions, but the Edge is noticeably thinner. On the camera front, the Edge also offers an upgrade: it features the same 200MP sensor as the Ultra variant, something the S25+ lacks. This is offset by a higher price though, with the Edge being around 100 euros more expensive.
Samsung's plans do illustrate a broader trend: the company is exploring how to make its devices more compact without compromising too much on performance. As battery technology develops, future models are expected to suffer less from this. Several brands are already using new battery technology so that batteries take up less space.
