Samsung might be planning a big surprise for its next series of flagships. While initial rumors had hinted at the Galaxy S26+ model being replaced, a new rumor suggests that even the compact base S26 is being replaced in favor of a new Galaxy S26 Pro. So here’s everything you need to know.
Is Samsung Killing the Galaxy S25 & S25+ for a New S26 Pro and Edge?
The South Korean tech giant is apparently working on a S25 Edge successor that would replace the Galaxy S26+. This Galaxy S26 Edge will feature a similarly sized display but with a thinner body while bumping the battery size. Now, AndroidAuthority‘s latest report claims that the standard Galaxy S26 is being replaced with a new Galaxy S26 Pro.
So the lineup will still consist of three devices (unlike the S25 family) with an S26 Pro, an S26 Edge, and a flagship S26 Ultra. The report adds that they found evidence in the One UI 8 internal build, which hints that no base models are planned for Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup. In the past, Samsung had associated codenames that correspond to different flagship phones (like the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra).
However, the latest M1, M2, and M3 internal names refer to a new S26 Pro, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra, with no mention of the base and Plus models. As of right now, it remains unclear whether this is a simple rebranding strategy or if Samsung plans to update the standard version to be more in line with the expensive options for the Galaxy S series. This is still just an unconfirmed report, so take this with a pinch of salt and stick around for more.
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