Galaxy S26 Edge Dropped as Samsung Sticks with Trusted Trio

Samsung scraps the Galaxy S26 Edge after weak S25 Edge sales—Galaxy S26+ returns to take its place in the 2026 flagship lineup.

Samsung Reverts to Core Flagship Strategy

After months of speculation, it’s now official: Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge, opting instead to stick with its traditional Plus model for 2026. The decision follows underwhelming sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge, which had been introduced as a potential successor to the S Plus line.

• Samsung had initially developed four S26 models: base, Plus, Edge, and Ultra.
• After reviewing sales data, the company pulled the plug on the Edge variant.
• The Galaxy S26+ is confirmed to return as the mid-tier flagship.

This reaffirms Samsung’s three-device flagship formula—a format it has consistently followed for several years: base, Plus, and Ultra.

Poor Sales Sealed the Edge’s Fate

The Galaxy S25 Edge was Samsung’s attempt to reintroduce an ultra-slim premium design, possibly to replace the underperforming Plus variant. However:

• The device failed to meet sales expectations.
• Internal analysis reportedly showed it couldn’t match the volume of the outgoing Plus model.
• As a result, Samsung has officially shelved the S26 Edge.

According to a report by NewsPim, a Samsung official acknowledged the cancellation, and TR sources confirm the same.

What to Expect from the Galaxy S26 Lineup

With the Edge experiment on hold, Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup will include:

1. Galaxy S26 – Likely powered by the Exynos 2600, Samsung’s first 2nm chip.
2. Galaxy S26+ – So far, no confirmed processor details, but expected to share performance traits with the base model.
3. Galaxy S26 Ultra – Will feature a higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chip, positioned as the ultimate performance variant.

This decision simplifies Samsung’s product positioning while still offering a clear upgrade path across price and performance tiers.

Could the Edge Return Later?

While the Galaxy S26 Edge is not launching in 2026, Samsung isn’t fully closing the door on the Edge branding.

• The Edge could return in future years as a fourth model, perhaps focused on design innovation or ultra-thin form factors.
• Samsung has a history of using experimental models (like the Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy Round) to shape future product strategy.

For now, the company is streamlining its focus on models that deliver more consistent returns.