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Samsung Galaxy S26 Tipped for Late-February Unpacked With March Sales as Edge Is Dropped

The company has reportedly dropped the ultra-thin Edge model, signaling a return to a three-phone lineup.

Overview

  • Multiple reports and leaks now point to a Galaxy Unpacked in late February 2026, likely in San Francisco, with retail availability slipping into March.
  • Korean press and industry reporting indicate Samsung has halted the Galaxy S26 Edge after weak S25 Edge demand, reverting to S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra.
  • A fresh leak suggests the S26 Plus could move to a 6.9-inch display that matches the Ultra, with native Qi2 magnetic wireless charging tipped across the range.
  • Non-Ultra models are rumored to gain a 12MP 3x telephoto, while the S26 Ultra is widely expected to offer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in many regions, a 5,000mAh battery and up to 60W wired charging.
  • Sources link the later schedule to chipset strategy and production considerations, with Exynos 2600 and component planning cited as key factors in the timing shift.