Samsung S26 to replace standard with Pro; Edge replaces Plus in 2026

Samsung’s next flagship family, the Galaxy S26 series, is shaping up to bring notable shifts in naming, design, and technology, with a projected launch window in early 2026. Early rumors suggest Samsung may replace the standard Galaxy S26 with a Pro model and swap the traditional Plus variant for an Edge, while larger displays, bigger batteries, and advanced camera features are all on the table. If the pattern holds, the S26 family could arrive a little earlier in the year than typical for many Android rivals, continuing Samsung’s pattern of debutting its flagships in January or February.

A key theme in the chatter around the S26 lineup is a shift in model strategy. The regular S26 may be supplanted by a Pro variant, and the Edge could take the place of the Plus model. This potential realignment would place greater emphasis on high-end capabilities across the range while keeping a slimmer, lighter design ethos that Samsung has pursued in recent years. Leaks have also pointed to modest but meaningful increases in display size across the trio: roughly 6.27 inches for the S26 Pro, about 6.66 inches for the Edge, and a flagship-level 6.89 inches for the Ultra. These sizes would...