For the first time in years, Samsung might be ready to ditch the “Plus” model from its flagship Galaxy S lineup. A new report from Korean outlet The Elec claims that Samsung is currently preparing three phones for the Galaxy S26 series. However, none of them reportedly carries the familiar “Plus” branding.
Instead, the lineup is expected to include a standard Galaxy S26, a new Galaxy S26 Edge, and the high-end Galaxy S26 Ultra. This means the Plus model is being replaced by the thin and slim Edge phone.
No Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus in 2026
Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge as the new model in its S series in May 2025. At the time, it looked like an experiment, possibly a test run to gauge consumer response to slim phones. But now, the Edge might be stepping up as a full replacement for the Plus model.
According to the leak, the Galaxy S26 will feature a 6.27-inch screen, the Edge version will jump to 6.66 inches, and the Ultra will stretch to a large 6.89 inches. These figures are reportedly based on panel orders already in production, which may suggest Samsung’s final plans are close to being locked in.
If this happens, the Edge would take the middle slot in the S26 lineup, filling the gap between the compact base model and the massive Ultra.
For reference, the S25 series comes in four flavours. A regular S25 (6.2-inch), S25 Plus (6.7-inch), S25 Edge (also 6.7-inch), and S25 Ultra (6.9-inch). Removing the Plus would simplify things a bit, but it also means the end of a format that’s been around for nearly a decade.
Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed anything about the S26 series yet, but it will launch in early 2026 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip.
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