Samsung has reportedly scrapped plans for the Galaxy S26 Edge following disappointing sales of its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagship launched just five months ago, but its lukewarm market response appears to have forced Samsung to rethink its lineup strategy. In light of this development, the company is expected to revive the “Plus” variant for the next generation.
According to a report from Newspim, only the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra will move forward in development. Among these, the Ultra’s progress remains steady, while the cancellation of the Edge model has reportedly caused production delays for the other two models.
Tipster @chunvn8888 revealed that both the Pro and Plus versions have seen halted development since early October, with no clear timeline for resumption:
“Development for both the Pro and Plus has been delayed since the S26 Edge cancellation, with no update on when it might resume,”
— @chunvn8888, October 16, 2025
Renowned leaker @UniverseIce has also confirmed the news, stating decisively that the Galaxy S26 Edge project is “100% gone.”
Galaxy S25 Edge Nears Discontinuation
The Galaxy S25 Edge will officially be discontinued once remaining inventory sells out. Despite its slim design and some hardware trade-offs, the device still offers notable strengths. Currently priced around $729 on Amazon for the 512GB model (a 40% discount), it delivers solid performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12GB RAM—making it significantly more affordable than competitors like the iPhone Air.
Surprisingly, the S25 Edge has also managed to outperform Apple’s iPhone Air in battery endurance tests and even produced better photos in select scenarios using its 200MP camera, occasionally surpassing the iPhone 16 Pro’s and 16 Pro Max’s 5x optical zoom results.
A Crowded Market and Uncertain Future
Ultimately, Samsung’s decision to discontinue the Edge line underscores how fiercely competitive the premium smartphone segment has become. With numerous models vying for attention, devices that fail to stand out are quickly sidelined.
As Samsung repositions its flagship lineup, industry watchers are now turning to Apple’s iPhone Air to see whether it will thrive—or face a similar fate.
