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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Series May Not Include the Standard and Plus Models

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Series May Not Include the Standard and Plus Models

Samsung could launch the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models next year.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Dhruv Raghav | Updated: 29 July 2025 18:52 IST

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Series May Not Include the Standard and Plus Models

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra in January

Highlights

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series may undergo a major overhaul
The Galaxy S26 series could include three models
Samsung Galaxy S26 series could come with new model names

Samsung Galaxy S26 series is widely expected to launch early next year with upgrades over the Galaxy S25 family. Previous rumours have suggested that the upcoming lineup would include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models, ditching the Plus variant. However, a new report based on an internal One UI 8 build now claims that Samsung might be planning an even bigger change by removing the standard Galaxy S26 model entirely from the lineup.

Samsung Could Ditch Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ Next Year

As per a report by Android Authority, an internal One UI 8 build has revealed that Samsung may overhaul its flagship Galaxy S series in 2026. Instead of the usual standard, Plus, and Ultra models, the company could launch the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models.

Recent leaks have suggested that the phones in the Galaxy S26 lineup have been codenamed NP1, NP2, and NP3, where 'NP' stood for "Next Paradigm". However, new evidence from One UI 8 firmware reportedly contradicts this. The latest internal build reportedly shows the rumoured three models with codenames M1, M2, and M3, which are believed to correspond to the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge Tipped to Come With Two Major Upgrades

If this rebranding pans out, Samsung could be aiming to reposition its flagship series with a premium focus. Replacing the standard model with a 'Pro' variant and swapping the 'Plus' model for the Edge variant hints at a reshuffle in both features and pricing. The Pro model could come with upgraded internals and a higher price tag, signalling a step up from the current entry-level Galaxy S25.

Previous leaks claimed that Samsung could phase out the Plus model in 2026, replacing it with the Edge variant. Samsung was rumoured to take the final decision after evaluating the sales volume of the Galaxy S25 Edge.

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For context, Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge in May this year as another addition to its Galaxy S25 series. The new device is positioned between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25+ models. The Galaxy S25 Edge has a 5.8mm thin profile and a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip under the hood.

Samsung Galaxy S25

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact and excellent aesthetics
Top-notch display
AI features loaded
One UI 7 brings nice updates
Decent cameras

Bad
25W fast-charging limit
Expensive (base price)

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim and light IP68-rated design
Smooth software experience loaded with AI
Impressive primary camera
7 years of software and security updates

Bad
Lacks a dedicated telephoto camera
Average ultrawide camera performance
Gets too hot when using the camera
Throttles quickly under load
Battery life only lasts a day
Charging is relatively slow

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 3900mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid build and aesthetics
Excellent performance
Fantastic cameras
One UI 7 and extended software support
Powerful speakers

Bad
Expensive (base price)
Not a huge upgrade over S24+

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision support
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Samsung

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