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Tom's Guide
5 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy S26 leak just revealed huge shakeup — this model now looks dead
The Galaxy S25 Plus released earlier this year may prove to be the last of its kind. A new report out of Korea claims that Samsung will only have three variants for the Galaxy S26 series — and one of them figures to be a successor the Galaxy S25 Edge instead of a new Plus. The Elec posted an article today (July 14) saying that next year Samsung will release a 6.27-inch base model, a 6.66-inch Edge, and a 6.89-inch Ultra phone. That would seem to spell the end of the Plus model in Samsung's Galaxy S lineup. This isn't exactly a new rumor, and The Elec isn't the only place reporting this rumor today. Regular tipster Instant Digital posted (via MacRumors) on the Chinese site Weibo that the S26 lineup would consist of the S26, S26 Edge and S26 Ultra. Ever since rumors emerged about Samsung producing an Edge-style phone, it's been assumed that the ultra-thin phone was likely to replace the Plus model. The move would make each S series phone a distinct model, rather than the Plus just being larger version of the base model. Beyond thinness, both the S25 Edge the S25 Plus have a lot in common between a 6.7-inch display, 50-megapixel main camera and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. That said, the Edge has more of a premium feel with its titanium chassis and ultra-thin design. As for the rumored display sizes, The Elec's numbers point to similar displays as the S25 series For comparison, that is a slightly larger display on the S26 base model, with the Galaxy S25 having a 6.2-inch screen. The S26 Ultra is about the same size as the Galaxy S25 Ultra which we have listed at 6.9-inches. The rumored 6.66-inch Edge display is the same as the current Galaxy S25 Edge. Currently, the Galaxy S25 Plus features a 6.7-inch screen. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It's been rumored that Apple and Samsung are following similar paths with their lineups. Most Apple observers assume the company will replace its Plus model with the much-rumored iPhone 17 Air later this year. That would make this year's coming lineup the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Current leaks paint a picture of a slightly smaller Air with lower battery life than the long-lasting iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 17 lineup might launch between September 8 and September 12, if a new Bloomberg report is to be believed.
India Today
10 hours ago
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy S26 leaked display specs reveal no Plus model this year
Come 2026, we may not see a Galaxy S Plus model for the first time in nearly a decade. If fresh leaks are anything to go by, Samsung could be ready to retire the 'Plus' variant from its Galaxy S series altogether. These rumours have been doing the rounds ever since the Galaxy S25 Edge was quietly launched earlier this year. At the time, many believed Samsung was simply experimenting with a new form factor or naming strategy. But now, the leaks suggest that the Edge might officially take the place of the Plus model in the next S to Korean publication The Elec, Samsung is currently working on three Galaxy S26 models. However, the list does not include a 'Plus' model. Instead, Samsung is said to be preparing the Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26 Edge, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leak reveals the display sizes too: the regular S26 may come with a 6.27-inch screen, the S26 Edge could get a 6.66-inch panel, and the S26 Ultra is expected to offer the biggest at 6.89 inches. These sizes appear to be based on manufacturing details related to parts already being report, if accurate, marks a big shift for Samsung. The company has consistently launched a Plus model every year since the Galaxy S8 Plus in 2017. Before that, the Galaxy S7 Edge carried the torch as the larger-screened version. In total, Samsung has launched nine Galaxy S Plus models to date. But with the Galaxy S25 Edge having joined the lineup this year as an additional option, it now seems like that was more than just a one-off experiment, possibly a test to see how buyers would respond. Right now, Samsung is offering four phones under the Galaxy S25 series: the standard S25, S25 Plus, S25 Edge and S25 Ultra. All of them are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. In terms of display sizes, the S25 has a 6.2-inch screen, the S25 Plus and Edge feature 6.7-inch panels, and the Ultra gets a 6.9-inch one. So if the Plus is indeed going away, the Edge would step in as the mid-size from the S series, Samsung also recently refreshed its foldable lineup with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE. While the company hasn't confirmed anything officially about the Galaxy S26 series yet, leaks like these often point towards what's coming. Whether fans will miss the Plus model or welcome the Edge as a proper replacement, we'll know early next year when Samsung is likely to launch the S26 series.- Ends
Phone Arena
14 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Sizzling hot new deal slashes $300 off Samsung's dazzling Galaxy S25 Edge
With a razor-thin 5.8mm profile, state-of-the-art Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, cutting-edge 200MP camera, and an undeniably modest 3,900mAh battery in tow, the Galaxy S25 Edge was... clearly priced too steeply at launch, costing no less than $1,099.99 in an entry-level 256GB storage variant. But Samsung and its official US retail partners seem to have understood that very quickly, battling low demand with frequent deals. The latest such attempt to improve the appeal of the super-slim 6.7-inch giant sees Best Buy knock a whopping 300 bucks off the handset's list prices with both 256 and 512 gigs of local digital hoarding room without any strings attached or special requirements of any sort. $300 off (27%) 5G, Unlocked, 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor, 6.7-Inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Display with 3120 x 1440 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 Protection, Android 15, 200 + 12MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, 3,900mAh Battery with 25W Charging Support, Galaxy AI, Titanium Construction, Three Color Options This offer is not available in your area. $300 off (25%) 5G, Unlocked, 512GB Storage, 12GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor, 6.7-Inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Display with 3120 x 1440 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 Protection, Android 15, 200 + 12MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, 3,900mAh Battery with 25W Charging Support, Galaxy AI, Titanium Construction, Three Color Options This offer is not available in your area. That's right, you don't need to be a (free or paying) member of any service or activate the S25 Edge on a specific carrier upfront to get the phone for as little as $799.99 at the time of this writing. That's slightly higher than Amazon's lowest Prime Day 2025 price last week, but it does eclipse all other deals on this device available since its commercial debut a couple of months ago. Unsurprisingly, the battery life is highlighted as the handset's biggest weakness in our in-depth Galaxy S25 Edge review, but the aforementioned Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, S25 Ultra-borrowed main rear-facing camera, and wasp waist should offset that flaw for a lot of Android phone shoppers today. And that's before we even get into the Galaxy S25 Ultra-inspired titanium construction and flagship Samsung-grade software support. Yes, this bad boy is guaranteed to score no less than seven major OS updates (in due time, of course) after running Android 15 (with One UI 7 on top) out of the box. Granted, the secondary rear-facing snapper is not exactly awe-inspiring (unlike what's expected of next year's Galaxy S26 Edge), but at $799.99 with 256GB storage and $919.99 in a 512 gig configuration, the overall bang for buck is a total and unquestionable knockout. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Tom's Guide
20 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 17 Air — here's what Apple could learn from Samsung's thin phone releases
Now that Samsung has gone through with two thin phone releases, it sets up Apple for a big reveal this fall with the iPhone 17 Air. Personally, I haven't been wowed by either the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy Z Fold 7 — despite their super-thin designs. All the iPhone 17 Air rumors swirling around give us a good idea of what to expect come September when Apple normally announces its new iPhone lineup, but there are lessons the company could learn from Samsung's journey. Whether the new Apple device ends up being called the iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim, I just hope Apple can avoid the pitfalls that Samsung made with its thin phone releases. Naturally, designing any phone to be extraordinarily thinner than anything else out there is an engineering challenge of its own — but convincing people to get that device is a totally different matter. Here's what Apple needs to do with the iPhone 17 Air to become a best phone contender. This one I'm not confident about because you have to remember that designing and finalizing a design could happen months to a year in advance, which makes sense given how companies need to line up suppliers and manufacturing partners right after that. So far, the rumors indicate that Apple's going the single camera route as it did with the iPhone 16e. Meaning, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to come with a single 48MP camera on the back of the phone. Such a camera could double as a zoom lens through the pixel binning techniques Apple's known for. But still, a single shooter would mean less utility compared to the dual-camera setup in the Galaxy S25 Edge. At this point I doubt we'll see an ultrawide shooter on the iPhone 17 Air to complement the main one, but I would hope that the new phone gets the same main camera as the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max — down to the sensor size and the aperture of the lens. As I've pointed out in my Galaxy S25 Edge review, the biggest compromise in designing a thinner phone is that battery life is shortened. The Galaxy S25 Edge lasted less than 12.5 hours on our battery drain test — a better-than-average result but nothing spectacular — and I'm not confident that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is going to put up a longer run time than the previous Z Fold 6. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. What's shocking is that the rumors hint at a 2,800 mAh battery for the iPhone 17 Air. That's a substantial dip compared to the 3,900 mAh battery in the Galaxy S25 Edge, so unless Apple somehow managed to over-optimize its A19 chip, I really doubt it's going to even last as long as the iPhone 16e, another phone that did all right on our test but didn't come close to the best phone battery life. Apple needs to do the one thing that Samsung failed at doing with its two thin phone releases, which is to boost its charging speed. Neither the Galaxy S25 Edge or Galaxy Z Fold 7 got an increase, so Apple needs to offset its smaller battery capacity by giving the iPhone 17 Air a much faster charging speed. I'm hoping for a 30W charging speed at the very least, but it would be even better if Apple could somehow push it to 45W. I understand that battery life is always going to be a compromise for any thin phone, but what Apple needs to avoid is repeating Samsung's misstep in pricing its thin phones. The logical (and smart) thing Apple could do is to simply make the iPhone 17 Air as close to the same price as its previous Plus models. I think having a price of $799 would be doubtful for the iPhone 17 Air, but other sources hint that it could be as low as $899. The Galaxy S25 Edge at $1,099 is simply overpriced in my opinion, especially when you consider how $200 separates it from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. In contrast, Apple could be shooting itself in the foot if it ends up making the Air more expensive than the current iPhone 16 Pro Max, which costs $1,199. Regardless, Apple needs to carefully assess the iPhone 17 Air's pricing if it wants to avoid Samsung's misstep. With presumably a smaller battery and only a single rear camera, trying to convince people the iPhone 17 Air should cost more than the Pro models would guarantee an untimely death.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
It Can't Be True, The Galaxy S25 Edge Is at an Unbelievably Low Price This Prime Day
Samsung is pulling out all the stops this Prime Day with some incredible prices to be had on its whole lineup of smartphones. The premium Galaxy S25 Ultra and other S25 models are all being heavily marked down, but if you want the latest release, the Galaxy S25 Edge is the one to buy. Out in May, the phone has already been a success for its incredibly thin build and cutting-edge features. Amazon is offering the Galaxy S25 Edge at its all-time low price today, and it's only for Prime members. The promotion brings the 256GB model down to a low $784 which is a significant discount from its regular price of $1,099. See at Amazon The Galaxy S25 Edge isn't just Samsung's slimmest S Series phone yet: it's also incredibly light which makes it easy to slip into your pocket or bag without adding bulk. Despite its sleek form, Samsung hasn't compromised on durability. The phone features a titanium build and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front so that it can handle the bumps and scrapes of daily life while still looking stylish. The 6.7-inch ProScaler display is a true highlight, and delivers a sharp 3200 x 1440 resolution and a smooth refresh rate of up to 120Hz. If you're looking for top-tier camera performance, the Galaxy S25 Edge delivers with its powerful 200MP main camera which is the highest resolution ever on a Galaxy phone. This camera captures every moment with professional-level clarity and detail so that you can get your favorite moments captured with ease. Night Video mode lets you record sharp, colorful videos even under low-light or noisy conditions, and AI post-processing removes unwanted noise and makes every shot the best it can be. Ticking over in the S25 Edge under the bonnet is a lightning-fast Snapdragon chip running at 4.47 GHz with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is that combination of the features which makes you edit photos, play games of high performance, and multitask. The all-day battery keeps you productive and connected day and night so that you don't have to think about running out of power on your busiest days. It comes with Android 15 with Samsung's One UI 7, giving a seamless, intuitive experience and generous customizations. Samsung has also added the latest AI features to make your life simpler: The virtual assistant is integrated within the phone and it can do anything from finding restaurants to sending messages with just a voice command. The phone even provides you with customized advice on how to use your day more efficiently. Don't miss out, this exclusive offer for Prime members ends at midnight. See at Amazon
