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sung Galaxy S25 sequence from earlier within the 12 months marked the return of the Edge moniker, bringing forth a brand new design language specializing in thinness and lightness. No matter what many may say about slim telephones, Samsung appears assured about this determination and can double down on it in 2026.
The truth is, with the Galaxy S26 sequence, Samsung is predicted to interchange the bottom variant with the Edge mannequin totally. The lineup will consequently comprise the S26 Extremely, S26 Professional, and the S26 Edge. Whereas such consolidation may assist keep away from overlap and cannibalization, it stays to be seen if the gamble will repay.
Is it a Samsung? Is it an Apple?
As we get nearer to the S26 launch date (seemingly January 2026), extra particulars of the gadgets have emerged. Maybe the most important one but comes from OnLeaks within the type of official-looking renders, shared through Android Headlines.
Probably the most notable change is the brand new digicam island. Whereas nonetheless housing simply two cameras, the bar now extends all the best way throughout the breadth of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge. That is the primary time we’re seeing Samsung have such a design language, however it’s not an unfamiliar one — the upcoming iPhone 17 sequence can be anticipated to maneuver to a equally giant digicam bar.
The leak additionally reiterates that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge might be even thinner than its predecessor, at simply 5.5mm. For context, the very skinny S25 Edge clocked in at 5.8mm. Having mentioned that, the supply states that at its thickest (on the digicam bump), the S26 Edge might be 10.8mm thick. This makes the design feats much less spectacular, however it may indicate that Samsung will provide greater digicam sensors.
A earlier leak indicated that the S26 Edge will sport an even bigger 4,200mAh battery in addition to assist for Qi2 wi-fi charging through extra magnets on the again. The display screen will seemingly span the identical 6.7 inches, marking the tip of Samsung’s compact flagships technique. It also needs to deliver Qualcomm’s newest processor to the West with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.
The way in which issues stand now, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge and the S26 Professional might be about the identical measurement, however the latter ought to have extra cameras and an even bigger battery with sooner charging. The S26 Extremely will seemingly take these a notch even greater. We’re positive to study extra about Samsung’s 2026 smartphone lineup within the coming weeks, shedding extra mild on the Korean big’s up to date technique.
