Let’s not assume the Galaxy S Edge line is permanently cancelled

If you’ve been following Galaxy S26 rumors, you’ve probably noticed how messy things have been. Early rumors suggested the Galaxy S26 Edge would replace the Plus model even though the Galaxy S25 Edge didn’t sell that well. Then other reports claimed Samsung had added the Plus back and would launch four models instead of three.

And now? The latest leaks, including what we’ve heard from our sources, say the Edge is gone, with Samsung sticking to the Base, Plus, and Ultra lineup for 2026.

Naturally, people are claiming the “Edge” experiment is dead. But let’s not jump to that conclusion. Samsung rarely gives up on an idea after just one try. The original Galaxy Fold had a rocky launch, yet Samsung refined the Fold and Flip lines year after year. The first Galaxy S20 FE was a hit, and even though Samsung skipped the S22 FE due to S21 FE delays, it returned with the S23 FE.

You can see the same persistence in software: Bixby has had mixed reception for years, and while Samsung leans more on Google for all the Galaxy AI functionality on its phones, it’s still improving Bixby instead of retiring it.

As for the Edge, remember when curved displays first appeared? They were divisive and often dismissed as gimmicks, but the idea stuck and helped define Samsung’s flagship design for years. Writing off the latest Edge concept now feels just as premature.

Samsung may also be taking more time to rethink the Edge, improving the specs, refining the design, and packaging it in a way that makes it truly stand out. After all, when space is at a premium, as it is in super-thin phones, it’s not easy to make substantial improvements as quickly as on regular devices.

So yes, the Galaxy S26 Edge might not arrive next year, but that doesn’t mean the concept is gone forever. Samsung’s flagship plans have been unpredictable lately, and until official announcements are made, it’s best not to assume the Edge experiment is over for good.