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Mint
11-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Galaxy S25 Plus and Edge too Similar? Samsung might axe one
In what could mark a significant shift in Samsung's flagship smartphone strategy, the tech giant may be preparing to axe the 'Plus' model from its Galaxy S series starting next year. This development comes amid growing speculation around the future of the Galaxy S25 lineup, particularly in markets like India, where the existence of both the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Edge appears increasingly redundant. According to a report from Sammy Police, the Galaxy S25 Plus seems to overlap heavily with the S25 Edge in terms of specifications and market positioning. The similarity between the two models has led to calls for a more streamlined lineup. Some industry watchers have suggested that Samsung could merge the features of the Plus variant into the Edge, potentially offering a single, more powerful handset in the segment. Reportedly, this move could also hint at Samsung's intent to bolster the Edge model with additional features typically reserved for premium devices, possibly even encroaching into 'Pro' territory. Doing so might not only simplify the lineup but also enhance the appeal of the Edge variant in competitive markets. If these indications hold true, the Galaxy S25 series could be the last to feature a 'Plus' model. Samsung first introduced the Plus branding in 2017 with the Galaxy S8+, which followed the Galaxy S7 Edge, a model that stood out with its larger, curved-edge display. The S7 Edge was seen as an evolution of the standard Galaxy S7, offering a more immersive screen experience without veering into phablet territory. While nothing has been confirmed by Samsung, the possibility of ending the Plus line signals a notable change in the company's approach to product differentiation. Until an official announcement is made, this remains speculative, but it may signal the end of an era that began nearly a decade ago.
Android Authority
11-07-2025
- Android Authority
Samsung may be rethinking the Galaxy S26 lineup, and the clues are hiding in model numbers
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak shows the base Galaxy S26 with a notable jump in its model number (SM-S942), suggesting potentially significant hardware changes. The expected model number for the Galaxy S26 Plus has not yet surfaced, leading to speculation that Samsung might skip that variant. Leaks hint that all upcoming models — Galaxy S26, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra — may focus on being thinner than their predecessors. Samsung just wrapped up the launch of the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The new foldables are pretty exciting, but leaks have also started emerging for Samsung's next generation of flagships, the Galaxy S26 series. We've already had model numbers leak for the Galaxy S26 Edge and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and now, the model number for the Galaxy S26 has also leaked, but this one is full of surprises. SammyPolice has spotted listings for the Galaxy S26 with the model number SM-S942. The model number might look ordinary, but you need to recall previous generation model numbers to realize that Samsung might be doing something different for 2026: Samsung Galaxy S23 series: Galaxy S23: SM-S911 Galaxy S23 Plus: SM-S916 No Edge Galaxy S23 Ultra: SM-S918 Samsung Galaxy S24 series: Galaxy S24: SM-S921 Galaxy S24 Plus: SM-S926 No Edge Galaxy S24 Ultra: SM-S928 Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Galaxy S25: SM-S931 Galaxy S25 Plus: SM-S936 Galaxy S25 Edge: SM-S937 Galaxy S25 Ultra: SM-S938 Samsung Galaxy S26 series (leaked so far): Galaxy S26: SM-S942 No Plus Galaxy S26 Edge: SM-S947 Galaxy S26 Ultra: SM-S948 You'll notice that Samsung has increased the model number for the 'base' Galaxy S26, going from SM-S931 for S25 to SM-S942 for the S26. The last time this happened, we got an Edge variant for the S25 series that sat above the Plus variant. While this base S26 phone still shows up in databases as just 'Galaxy S26,' the number increment could denote a move towards a thinner, Edge-like design or some other hardware upgrade that is big enough to justify a jump in model numbers. Further, the SM-S946, which would have been the Galaxy S26 Plus, has not been spotted so far. It could show up later, though, and there's also a chance it doesn't. The Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Edge have fairly overlapping target audiences, so there's a chance that Samsung could be sticking to one model in the coming year. Leaks have also suggested that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be thinner. Overall, it seems Samsung could be doubling down on a thinner Galaxy S26 series, with thinner phones for the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra complementing the presumably already-thin Galaxy S26 Edge. Note that the situation can change until the phones are launched, so we must treat all leaks with a pinch of salt. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
10-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung might be killing one of the Galaxy S26 models
The Galaxy S25 Edge and S25 Plus | Image credit — PhoneArena Galaxy S26 Galaxy S26 Galaxy S26 Ultra Galaxy S26 Samsung Galaxy S26 – SM-S942 – SM-S942 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge – SM-S947 Edge – SM-S947 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – SM-S948 Receive the latest Samsung news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Galaxy S26 Galaxy S26 Is Samsung just following Apple's steps? Which model would you prefer? Galaxy S26 Plus Galaxy S26 Edge None of the two Galaxy S26 Plus 0% Galaxy S26 Edge 0% None of the two 0% Galaxy S26 S26 Galaxy S25 Edge Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area. Samsung might be discontinuing the Plus version of the. Instead of it, the company might release theEdge alongside the base Samsung Galaxy S26 and the top-tier flagship. That would be the biggest change to the company's flagship lineup in database listings, spotted by SammyPolice, currently show three model numbers for upcoming Samsung devices, but they don't align with the usual ones. Instead of representing the familiar trio, the newly leaked number suggests that theSeries will replace the Plus model with an Edge model, but that's not are the newly leaked models and their model numbers:Every year, Samsung's model numbers end with specific digits, representing the different models. So, the regular model would end with 1, the Plus with 6, and the Ultra with 8. This year's Galaxy S25 Edge had a number ending with this history makes the new listings even more intriguing. Not only might Samsung switch the Plus for an Edge, but there might also be a significant change to the vanillaWhile changing the model number from one that ends with a 1 to one that ends with a 2 doesn't look significant, it could mean that the basemodel may receive a slight improvement. A combination of a slightly bigger screen and a meaningful battery bump might be seen by Samsung as a sufficient reason to change the model the Plus model from the flagship lineup sounds like a deja vu to me. Apple is also expected to ditch the Plus model and introduce the super-slim iPhone 17 Air this I wouldn't jump to conclusions because of this information. Samsung still has time to add a model number for thePlus to the database, and theEdge might be in development and be released of my doubt about such a radical change is the reports that the's sales aren't going great. Unless something has radically changed, chances are that the age of super-slim flagship phones will be over as quickly as it started.
Phone Arena
24-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Galaxy S26 listing appears to confirm a loss
Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra | Image Credit - PhoneArena With the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 ready for launch, Samsung can now focus its development efforts on the Galaxy S26 series. Two variants have popped up in a database, indicating things are mostly on schedule. SammyPolice spotted the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Edge in the IMEI database. This confirms that Samsung is going ahead with the development of these models. The Galaxy S26 Edge variant bears the model number SM-S947U. Two Ultra variants were seen — SM-S948U and SM-S948N. The "U" suffix indicates that a model is meant for the US market, while an "N" denotes a South Korea-bound model. While it's natural for the Ultra variant to show up first, the presence of the Edge variant gives weight to rumors that said the Plus model would be discontinued. After all, the Galaxy S25 Edge was released only last month, so for Samsung to have its successor in the development pipeline so early on implies that there won't be a Galaxy S26 Plus. That said, reports also said that the Galaxy S26 Plus would be replaced with the Galaxy S26 Edge only if the svelte Galaxy S25 Edge did well, which isn't the case. Thus, it might be too early to mourn the Plus model. It's possible that the Galaxy S26 Plus will stick around and the launch of the Galaxy S26 Edge will be moved up. The Galaxy S26 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or Samsung Exynos 2600, depending on the market. One report had suggested the phones might launch earlier, but the IMEI certification doesn't bode well for the rumor. That's because the Galaxy S25 Ultra was spotted in the IMEI database in early June last year. For now, Samsung doesn't appear to be planning any drastic changes for its next flagship handsets. There's one welcome rumor that all variants will come in 16GB flavors. The phones may feature Perplexity AI. The Galaxy S26 Ultra might stick with the same 5,000mAh battery and could lose the S Pen slot. The base model is rumored to feature a new ISOCELL GN sensor. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
24-06-2025
- Android Authority
Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Edge spotted: Is the 'Plus' model really going away?
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Edge have appeared in the IMEI database. The early listing of the Galaxy S26 Edge suggests a January launch for the phone. It also adds weight to rumors that Samsung may drop the Plus variant from next year's flagship lineup. The first official signs of Samsung's Galaxy S26 series have emerged, with the Galaxy S26 Edge and S26 Ultra appearing in the IMEI database. The listings, uncovered by SammyPolice, are an early but reliable indicator that development of the new Samsung flagships is progressing right on schedule for a January 2026 launch. The IMEI listings show model numbers SM-S947U for the Galaxy S26 Edge and SM-S948U and SM-S948N for the S26 Ultra, targeting the US and South Korean markets, respectively. What's more interesting, though, is the appearance of the Galaxy S26 Edge this early in the cycle, which might mean that Samsung is indeed ditching the Plus variant as previously rumored. Galaxy S26 Edge coming early? The Galaxy S25 Edge launched in May this year, several months after the rest of the S25 series. In contrast, this early listing of the Galaxy S26 Edge strongly suggests Samsung is not making that mistake again. That delayed rollout of the S25 Edge appears to have impacted its sales momentum, and the phone is reportedly underperforming compared to Samsung's expectations. However, with the S26 Edge now appearing in regulatory filings so early, it seems increasingly likely that Samsung wants to replace the Plus model with the Edge in 2026, possibly resulting in better sales for the ultra-thin flagship. That said, an earlier report also suggested that if sales of the S25 Edge don't meet Samsung's targets, the company might backtrack and keep the Plus model in the S26 series instead. Galaxy S26 series specs Unfortunately, the IMEI database doesn't provide any hardware specs for the Galaxy S26 Edge or Galaxy S26 Ultra. We've been hearing a bunch of rumors about the new phones, including conflicting camera details for the standard Galaxy S26, possible battery upgrades, the lack of an under-display selfie camera on the S26 Ultra, and more. On the software front, the Galaxy S26 series is expected to ship with One UI 8.5. While details on this new version are still under wraps, the return of the '.5' update suggests it could be the next big One UI update to look out for. We expect more concrete information to appear later in the development cycle of the Galaxy S26 series. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
