The Galaxy S25 Plus launched earlier this yr might show to be the final of its type. A brand new report out of Korea claims that Samsung will solely have three variants for the Galaxy S26 sequence — and certainly one of them figures to be a successor the Galaxy S25 Edge as an alternative of a brand new Plus.
The Elec posted an article at this time (July 14) saying that subsequent yr Samsung will launch a 6.27-inch base mannequin, a 6.66-inch Edge, and a 6.89-inch Extremely cellphone. That would appear to spell the tip of the Plus mannequin in Samsung’s Galaxy S lineup.
This is not precisely a brand new rumor, and The Elec is not the one place reporting this rumor at this time. Common tipster On the spot Digital posted (by way of MacRumors) on the Chinese language website Weibo that the S26 lineup would include the S26, S26 Edge and S26 Extremely.
You might like
Ever since rumors emerged about Samsung producing an Edge-style cellphone, it has been assumed that the ultra-thin cellphone was prone to change the Plus mannequin.
(Picture credit score: Future)
The transfer would make every S sequence cellphone a definite mannequin, slightly than the Plus simply being bigger model of the bottom mannequin. Past thinness, each the S25 Edge the S25 Plus have lots in widespread between a 6.7-inch show, 50-megapixel predominant digicam and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. That mentioned, the Edge has extra of a premium really feel with its titanium chassis and ultra-thin design.
As for the rumored show sizes, The Elec’s numbers level to related shows because the S25 sequence For comparability, that could be a barely bigger show on the S26 base mannequin, with the Galaxy S25 having a 6.2-inch display. The S26 Extremely is about the identical dimension because the Galaxy S25 Extremely which we’ve got listed at 6.9-inches.
The rumored 6.66-inch Edge show is similar as the present Galaxy S25 Edge. Presently, the Galaxy S25 Plus incorporates a 6.7-inch display.
Will Apple do likewise?
(Picture credit score: Entrance Web page Tech)
It has been rumored that Apple and Samsung are following related paths with their lineups.
Most Apple observers assume the corporate will change its Plus mannequin with the much-rumored iPhone 17 Air later this yr. That may make this yr’s coming lineup the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, 17 Professional and 17 Professional Max. Present leaks paint an image of a barely smaller Air with decrease battery life than the long-lasting iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone 17 lineup may launch between September 8 and September 12, if a brand new Bloomberg report is to be believed.
Extra from Tom’s Information
Immediately’s finest Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus offers
