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Samsung Confirms Galaxy S26 Plus Variant Is Dropped for Ultra-Thin Edge Successor

Supplier directives confirm elimination of the Plus variant for the Galaxy S26 lineup in favor of an ultra-thin Edge model following S25 Edge’s unexpected sales, bolstered by fresh leaks on its 5.5 mm chassis and 4,200 mAh battery.

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Overview

  • Samsung supplier directives confirm a three-model 2026 lineup—Galaxy S26 (Pro), S26 Edge and S26 Ultra—with no Plus variant.
  • The S26 Edge will succeed the underperforming S25+ after the S25 Edge sold 650,000 units in its first month, surpassing projections.
  • Recent leaks converge on the S26 Edge’s 5.5 mm thickness and 4,200 mAh battery, boosting capacity by 300 mAh while slimming the chassis.
  • Leaked specs suggest the S26 Edge will pack a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120 Hz) display, an Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset, 12 GB RAM, up to 512 GB storage and a 200 MP main camera.
  • Samsung’s mid-range strategy rolls out the S25 Fan Edition in South Korea on September 19, offering an Exynos 2500 chip, 8 GB RAM, a 50 MP triple-camera array and pricing below ₩1 million in four colorways.