For a lineup set to debut in just a few months, the Galaxy S26 series sure seems to be in a constant state of flux. It wasn’t long ago that Samsung appeared set to launch a radically different trio of phones: the usual Galaxy S26 Ultra paired with a Plus-replacing Galaxy S26 Edge and a smaller Galaxy S26 “Pro.” It took less than the entirety of October for that all to fall apart, with the Edge seemingly scrapped and that “Pro” suffix dropped entirely. In other words, its vision for 2026 seemed to collapse overnight.
Welcome to episode 74 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will turn their attention to the rumored cancellation of next year’s Galaxy S26 Edge. The trio discuss what this means for the S25 Edge’s poor sales, and how it relates to Samsung’s ongoing strategy of trying to compete with Apple product by product. Plus, Abner takes the opportunity to share his thoughts on the iPhone Air a month after launch, and a look into what Google can learn from all of this.
According to a new report, Samsung is giving up on ultra-thin phones anhd has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge after seeing how big of a failure the Galaxy S25 Edge has been.
Following an early leak yesterday, a new set of renders has essentially confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Edge will look a lot like Apple’s next iPhone, while apparently also adding Qi2 magnets.
Samsung is reportedly planning a pretty big shakeup for next year’s lineup of flagship smartphones, including a move to replace the typical ‘Plus’ model with a follow-up to the Galaxy S25 Edge. Now, we’re learning just how slim the Galaxy S26 Edge might get — and how much of a battery upgrade might come with it.
While rumors are still up in the air regarding a battery upgrade for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, new information has come out on the base Galaxy S26 “Pro” as well as the Galaxy S26 Edge, with both devices set to pack bigger batteries.
It’s quite possible that the sudden and mostly unexpected Galaxy S25 Edge release was a precursor to a larger lineup change. Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch a Galaxy S26 series with subtly different variation names, opting to use the “Edge” moniker in the flagship trio alongside a curious new Galaxy S26 “Pro” model.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge might’ve landed with a bit of a thud — both criticallyandcommercially — but the company isn’t giving up on its slim-and-sleek smartphone series just yet.
According to a report, Samsung is already planning to launch a “Galaxy S26 Edge” next year, despite middling reception of the first generation this week, and even replace one of its existing devices in the process.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
The Galaxy S26 Edge might live on, alongside Samsung’s self-inflicted mistakes
For a lineup set to debut in just a few months, the Galaxy S26 series sure seems to be in a constant state of flux. It wasn’t long ago that Samsung appeared set to launch a radically different trio of phones: the usual Galaxy S26 Ultra paired with a Plus-replacing Galaxy S26 Edge and a smaller Galaxy S26 “Pro.” It took less than the entirety of October for that all to fall apart, with the Edge seemingly scrapped and that “Pro” suffix dropped entirely. In other words, its vision for 2026 seemed to collapse overnight.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 074: Is the ultra-slim smartphone race already over?
Welcome to episode 74 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will turn their attention to the rumored cancellation of next year’s Galaxy S26 Edge. The trio discuss what this means for the S25 Edge’s poor sales, and how it relates to Samsung’s ongoing strategy of trying to compete with Apple product by product. Plus, Abner takes the opportunity to share his thoughts on the iPhone Air a month after launch, and a look into what Google can learn from all of this.
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S25 Edge failed so badly that Samsung might give up on thin phones
According to a new report, Samsung is giving up on ultra-thin phones anhd has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge after seeing how big of a failure the Galaxy S25 Edge has been.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Edge renders show the iPhone 17-like design, corroborate Qi2 magnets [Gallery]
Following an early leak yesterday, a new set of renders has essentially confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Edge will look a lot like Apple’s next iPhone, while apparently also adding Qi2 magnets.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy S26 Edge could pack its larger battery into a 5.5mm chassis
Samsung is reportedly planning a pretty big shakeup for next year’s lineup of flagship smartphones, including a move to replace the typical ‘Plus’ model with a follow-up to the Galaxy S25 Edge. Now, we’re learning just how slim the Galaxy S26 Edge might get — and how much of a battery upgrade might come with it.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 ‘Pro’ and Edge battery specs leak, and they’re both getting upgrades
While rumors are still up in the air regarding a battery upgrade for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, new information has come out on the base Galaxy S26 “Pro” as well as the Galaxy S26 Edge, with both devices set to pack bigger batteries.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 ‘Pro’ branding appears, confusingly in place of the base model
It’s quite possible that the sudden and mostly unexpected Galaxy S25 Edge release was a precursor to a larger lineup change. Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch a Galaxy S26 series with subtly different variation names, opting to use the “Edge” moniker in the flagship trio alongside a curious new Galaxy S26 “Pro” model.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung to use ‘new battery technology’ to give Galaxy S26 Edge a bigger battery, thinner design
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge might’ve landed with a bit of a thud — both critically and commercially — but the company isn’t giving up on its slim-and-sleek smartphone series just yet.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Galaxy S26 Edge replacing S26+, even though no one seems to want it
According to a report, Samsung is already planning to launch a “Galaxy S26 Edge” next year, despite middling reception of the first generation this week, and even replace one of its existing devices in the process.
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