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Samsung Halts Galaxy S25 Edge and Axes S26 Edge, Pointing to a Return to the Classic S26 Trio

Weak sales tied to battery-life compromises prompted the retreat.

Overview

  • Newspim and SamMobile report that Samsung has stopped Galaxy S25 Edge production and canceled S26 Edge development, with remaining S25 Edge stock to be sold off.
  • Newspim says employees were briefed on discontinuing the Edge line and a comeback is viewed as unlikely.
  • Hana Investment & Securities data show the Edge at 1.31 million units sold by end‑August versus 8.28 million for S25, 5.05 million for S25 Plus, and 12.18 million for S25 Ultra.
  • Coverage indicates Samsung is expected to focus on Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra in early 2026, with foldables used to address portfolio gaps, though Samsung has not confirmed the lineup.
  • Reviews criticized the S25 Edge’s battery life and trade‑offs from the ultra‑thin design, an industry source linked the effort to Apple’s thin iPhone push, and Samsung Germany declined to comment on portfolio speculation.