Samsung‘s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is rumored to be the end of the road for one of its long-standing models. A new leak reaffirms rumors that the Galaxy S26+ won’t be part of Samsung’s 2026 lineup. Instead, the company is preparing for mass production of the Galaxy S26 Edge, alongside the base and Ultra models.
Samsung is replacing the ‘Plus’ model with the ‘Edge’
A report from ETNews claims Samsung will drop the ‘Plus’ model from its 2026 Galaxy S26 series, replacing it with the Galaxy S26 Edge. The lineup will reportedly include three models: the Galaxy S26 (possibly with a ‘Pro’ branding), the Galaxy S26 Edge, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The shift appears to be driven by declining demand for the Plus model, which reportedly accounted for only 22% of Galaxy S25 series pre-orders in South Korea. In comparison, the standard S25 made up 52%, while the Ultra accounted for 26%.
Samsung has reportedly informed suppliers to prepare for mass production of the new Edge variant, and confirmed internally that the S26+ is being discontinued. This move also comes amid similar changes on the horizon from Apple, which is rumored to be replacing its iPhone Plus model with a thinner “iPhone 17 Air” in 2025.
The S26 Edge is expected to sit between the base and Ultra models, offering a sleek design. Leaks suggest it will feature a 6.7-inch display and run on either Samsung’s upcoming 2nm Exynos 2600 or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset, depending on the region.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup in early 2026, likely during its usual January Unpacked event. By focusing on slimmer, more distinct devices, the company seems to be reshaping its flagship strategy to better appeal to changing consumer tastes—and possibly to compete more directly with Apple’s evolving iPhone lineup.
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