Samsung Sticks with Plus Line, Ditches Slim Edge Handset as S26+ Renders Surface.
A report by Android Headlines has confirmed what rumors have been circulating – Samsung will continue to use its popular Plus line of Galaxy phones. In a shocking move, the company has ditched the slim Edge handset that was expected to replace the Plus series. The news comes after poor sales for the Edge model led many to speculate that it would be discontinued.
The leak shows off the upcoming S26+ phone in CAD renders, giving us our first glimpse at the new device. While not a drastic redesign, the camera island has been tweaked slightly, with a small, raised unit that differs from its predecessor. However, fans of the slim Edge will be disappointed to learn that it won't be returning.
Contrary to rumors suggesting the S26 Pro would be making an appearance next year, Samsung seems to be opting for a more straightforward naming convention. Instead, we can expect three devices: the standard S26, the larger S26+, and potentially even an S26 Ultra. The company's decision not to include the full-width camera that was originally promised for the Edge model is likely due to its cancellation.
The leaked images also reveal that the S26+ will retain a thickness of 7.35mm, similar to its predecessor. While this may seem like a minor adjustment, it suggests that Samsung is intentionally trying to differentiate the new device from the slim Edge.
A release date for the S26+ hasn't been officially confirmed, but typically Samsung reveals new Galaxy phones in January. Rumors suggest that poor sales of the Edge model led to its discontinuation, with Dutch fansite Galaxy Club stating that a slim handset is still in development – although no release date has been set.
In summary, Samsung's decision to stick with its Plus line and ditch the slim Edge comes as no surprise, given the poor sales performance of the latter. The S26+ promises a similar design to its predecessors but with a few tweaks, particularly in the camera area.
A report by Android Headlines has confirmed what rumors have been circulating – Samsung will continue to use its popular Plus line of Galaxy phones. In a shocking move, the company has ditched the slim Edge handset that was expected to replace the Plus series. The news comes after poor sales for the Edge model led many to speculate that it would be discontinued.
The leak shows off the upcoming S26+ phone in CAD renders, giving us our first glimpse at the new device. While not a drastic redesign, the camera island has been tweaked slightly, with a small, raised unit that differs from its predecessor. However, fans of the slim Edge will be disappointed to learn that it won't be returning.
Contrary to rumors suggesting the S26 Pro would be making an appearance next year, Samsung seems to be opting for a more straightforward naming convention. Instead, we can expect three devices: the standard S26, the larger S26+, and potentially even an S26 Ultra. The company's decision not to include the full-width camera that was originally promised for the Edge model is likely due to its cancellation.
The leaked images also reveal that the S26+ will retain a thickness of 7.35mm, similar to its predecessor. While this may seem like a minor adjustment, it suggests that Samsung is intentionally trying to differentiate the new device from the slim Edge.
A release date for the S26+ hasn't been officially confirmed, but typically Samsung reveals new Galaxy phones in January. Rumors suggest that poor sales of the Edge model led to its discontinuation, with Dutch fansite Galaxy Club stating that a slim handset is still in development – although no release date has been set.
In summary, Samsung's decision to stick with its Plus line and ditch the slim Edge comes as no surprise, given the poor sales performance of the latter. The S26+ promises a similar design to its predecessors but with a few tweaks, particularly in the camera area.
Samsung is staying true to their Plus line and it's SO refreshing!! I mean, those slim Edge handsets were kinda meh anyway 
who needs that much sleekness? 
The fact that they're keeping the camera island design but tweaking it a bit is genius 
I'm hyped for the S26+ already!!! 
And can we talk about how Samsung's naming convention is about to get so much more organized 
3 devices, done! 
Samsung's decision to stick with their Plus line is pretty predictable considering how poorly sold the slim Edge was. It's like they're giving up on trying to innovate and just going for safe bets instead 
. I mean, who needs a more efficient design when you can have a slightly thicker phone that still looks kinda fancy? The fact that they didn't even bother to bring back the full-width camera is just lazy 
. And what's with this weird S26 Ultra rumor? Just making up names now? 
I'm not surprised Samsung is sticking with the Plus line, it's all about pragmatism for the company. Remember when Trump made that tweet about jobs and the economy? It was like, "Why mess with what works?" Same thing here, Samsung sees no need to disrupt their successful formula. The whole slim Edge debacle was just a minor blip on the radar, and I'm sure they'll make a killing off those who still want a fancy camera island. But let's be real, folks, in politics, you gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em – sometimes that means knowing what not to touch with a ten-foot pole! 
, I mean, who doesn't love that extra screen real estate? 
And yeah, it makes sense they'd stick with what works - the sales of the Edge were pretty lackluster, so no need to mess with a winning formula. The camera island tweaks on the S26+ look neat, but not game-changing 
anyway back to samsung - i dont get why they have so many different models... is it just me or does it seem like theyre trying to confuse us?
. and don't even get me started on the camera island - a small raised unit that's supposed to make a difference but probs just ends up being another gimmick 
anyway, the new s26+ looks pretty standard to me. camera island is a bit tweaked but not much else is changing. no surprise they're ditching the edge model after those poor sales numbers. i hope they come out with an s26 ultra tho, that would be awesome! 
. The camera island tweak sounds like a small change but it might just make all the difference. I'm excited to see how the S26+ turns out, especially since we get those lovely CAD renders 
. Let's just hope they don't skimp on the performance and battery life, or it'll be a bummer for anyone considering upgrading 
at least they're keeping it consistent with the camera island thingy. 7.35mm is pretty standard tho idk if it's a big deal or not 
... samsung's decision to stick with the plus line is probs a good thing since they were failing hard with those slim edge handsets 
... and now we're stuck with 3 devices instead of 2? more options, less value 
the new s26+ looks pretty cool tho, especially that tweaked camera island 
. Guess you could say Samsung was trying to differentiate the new device from the old, but at least they're not getting rid of that great Plus vibe 
Like, can't Samsung just make up their minds? First, they're gonna ditch the slim Edge and now we gotta deal with this S26 Ultra thing... what's next, an S27? 
Can't wait for the actual release date tho! Maybe Samsung'll surprise us... 
