Galaxy S26 Edge Might Take Over S26 Plus in 2026

It looks like Samsung might be shaking things up with their flagship Galaxy S series in 2026. Word on the street, courtesy of TheElec, is that they’re planning to continue with the “Edge” model in the Galaxy S26 lineup. But here’s the interesting bit: this sleek, slimmer Edge variant could be stepping into the shoes of the “Plus” model.

Now, if you’ve been following the Galaxy S series, this might not come as a huge surprise. Among the standard, Plus, and Ultra options, the Plus model has historically been the underdog in terms of sales. It seems Samsung might be looking to inject some fresh appeal into that middle slot. A similar situation has occurred with Apple’s iPhone Plus, so a super-slim iPhone Air will replace it.

Samsung’s initial plans don’t include a Galaxy S26 Plus; Galaxy S26 Edge replaces it

Sources within Samsung’s smartphone component supply chain indicate that the South Korean tech giant has already kicked off the development project for the Galaxy S26 series. The internal codename for the Galaxy S26 series is “NPA,” a reference to the “PA” (as in Paradigm) codename for the current Galaxy S25 series. It’s still early days, with Samsung just starting to choose its part suppliers.

As you may already know, Samsung just launched the Galaxy S25 Edge (pre-order here). The device stands out for its very slim design and impressive tech specs. Well, according to the report, its market performance will likely play a significant role in shaping the Galaxy S26 lineup. Initially, “NPA” (the S26 project) is focusing on standard, Edge, and Ultra models. However, Samsung could always revert to a Plus model if the S25 Edge doesn’t quite hit the mark.

Intriguingly, one source mentioned Samsung is developing four different OLED panels for the Galaxy S26 series. This leaves the door open for the possibility of both an Edge and a Plus model. So, nothing is set in stone just yet.

It seems the trend leans toward consumers favoring either the more affordable standard models or the top-of-the-line Ultra/Pro options. The middle ground might be getting a stylish, slimmer makeover in the near future. Could the Galaxy S26 Edge be the start of a new era for Samsung’s flagship lineup? We’ll have to wait and see.

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