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Samsung has canceled the development of its ultra-thin Galaxy S26 Edge smartphone due to poor sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge, shifting focus to more traditional models like the Galaxy S26 Plus, amid internal chaos and market challenges, similar to issues faced by Apple's iPhone Air.
Samsung is reportedly removing the Galaxy S26 Edge from its 2026 lineup due to poor sales of thin phones like the Galaxy S25 Edge, which struggled with battery life and high price. The company may reconsider the model in the future if battery technology improves, but for now, the Edge line is on hold, with the focus likely remaining on the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.
Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge and ended production of the Galaxy S25 Edge due to poor sales, with only 190,000 units of the S25 Edge sold in its first month, leading the company to abandon its efforts on ultra-thin 'Edge' phones.
The Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge will support only 25W wired charging, as confirmed by 3C certifications, matching the previous S25 models, while the S26 Ultra supports up to 45W. There is likely no Plus model in the series, and the charging capabilities are less than some mid-range Samsung models.
Leaked renders suggest the Galaxy S26 Edge will resemble the iPhone 17 with a full-width camera module and will include Qi2 magnets, indicating a design shift and new accessory compatibility, while also hinting at possible model name changes and battery improvements.
The Galaxy S26 Edge is expected to feature a 4,200 mAh lithium-ion battery, an upgrade from its predecessor, despite Samsung not switching to a silicon-carbon battery. The phone is rumored to be released early next year, possibly thinner than previous models, and will compete with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, which may have a smaller 2,900 mAh battery but rely on AI battery management. The device's engineering could make it one of the most impressive smartphones if rumors hold true.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series has significantly outsold the Galaxy S24, with plans to replace the Plus model with the S26 Edge featuring a thinner design and larger battery. Samsung is also testing One UI 8.0 on select devices, with a stable release expected in September 2025, and has announced the Galaxy A17 5G in Europe. Additionally, Samsung is collaborating with Apple on advanced camera sensor technology for future iPhones and expanding its manufacturing footprint in the US.
The upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Pro will feature 4,200mAh and 4,300mAh batteries respectively, with launch expected in January 2026 alongside the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which has a 5,000mAh battery. These models aim to improve battery life and may include faster charging and better cameras, with some models equipped with Samsung's new 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset.