India Filing Reignites Galaxy S26 Edge Launch Speculation

A certification filing in India has reignited speculation that Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy S26 Edge smartphone, despite earlier reports indicating its cancellation due to disappointing sales of the previous model.

The device, identified by the model number SMS947BDS, appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards website on January 2, 2026, according to tipster Mohammed Khatri. The designation includes indicators for the Indian market and dual-SIM support, suggesting preparations for a regional release. This development contradicts widespread assumptions that Samsung had scrapped the ultrathin flagship following the Galaxy S25 Edge's sale of just 190,000 units globally. Industry observers had pointed to lackluster demand for slim designs, exacerbated by competition from devices like Apple's iPhone Air, as reasons for the reported axing.

Leaker Ice Universe, a reliable source on Samsung products, commented on the filing, stating that the Galaxy S26 Edge is nearly complete and that canceling it now would result in substantial financial losses. He suggested Samsung is adopting a wait-and-see approach, potentially releasing the phone independently in May 2026, similar to the S25...