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Samsung Reportedly Canceling Galaxy S26 Edge — Poor Sales of S25 Edge Lead to Last-Minute Change
Samsung will drop the Galaxy S26 Edge after the S25 Edge sold only 1.31 million units by August despite a higher price and smaller battery capacity, reports say.
- NewsPim reported that Samsung has dropped development of the Galaxy S26 Edge and halted production of the Galaxy S25 Edge, planning to stop once current stock sells out.
- Only 1.31 million units of the Galaxy S25 Edge sold, reflecting weak demand, as the slim model launched at $1,099 with a 3,900 mAh battery and a 5.88mm thickness while some users reported camera issues.
- Originally, Samsung planned the Edge to replace the Plus in the S26 lineup, but global sales show the Galaxy S25 , S25 Plus , and S25 Ultra outsold the Edge.
- Company sources suggest the Edge may be phased out entirely, with a Samsung Electronics official saying `I think you can consider it to have essentially disappeared`.
- Leaker Ice Universe echoed reports by calling the S26 Edge `definitely gone` and said Samsung reverted to the Galaxy S25 Plus for its S26 Unpacked event next year.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge cancelled after poor S25 Edge sales: Plus variant to return in 2026
Samsung’s ambitious plan to continue its ultra-thin smartphone line appears to have come to an end. According to a report by Korean media outlet Newspim, the company has decided to cancel the Galaxy S26 Edge, which was expected to launch in early 2026. The Galaxy S25 Edge, launched earlier this year, was meant to combine flagship performance with a sleek, slim design. However, due to weak sales figures and low market demand, Samsung has chosen t…
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