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Phone Arena
4 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Galaxy S26 listing appears to confirm a loss
Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra | Image Credit - PhoneArena With the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 ready for launch, Samsung can now focus its development efforts on the Galaxy S26 series. Two variants have popped up in a database, indicating things are mostly on schedule. SammyPolice spotted the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Edge in the IMEI database. This confirms that Samsung is going ahead with the development of these models. The Galaxy S26 Edge variant bears the model number SM-S947U. Two Ultra variants were seen — SM-S948U and SM-S948N. The "U" suffix indicates that a model is meant for the US market, while an "N" denotes a South Korea-bound model. While it's natural for the Ultra variant to show up first, the presence of the Edge variant gives weight to rumors that said the Plus model would be discontinued. After all, the Galaxy S25 Edge was released only last month, so for Samsung to have its successor in the development pipeline so early on implies that there won't be a Galaxy S26 Plus. That said, reports also said that the Galaxy S26 Plus would be replaced with the Galaxy S26 Edge only if the svelte Galaxy S25 Edge did well, which isn't the case. Thus, it might be too early to mourn the Plus model. It's possible that the Galaxy S26 Plus will stick around and the launch of the Galaxy S26 Edge will be moved up. The Galaxy S26 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or Samsung Exynos 2600, depending on the market. One report had suggested the phones might launch earlier, but the IMEI certification doesn't bode well for the rumor. That's because the Galaxy S25 Ultra was spotted in the IMEI database in early June last year. For now, Samsung doesn't appear to be planning any drastic changes for its next flagship handsets. There's one welcome rumor that all variants will come in 16GB flavors. The phones may feature Perplexity AI. The Galaxy S26 Ultra might stick with the same 5,000mAh battery and could lose the S Pen slot. The base model is rumored to feature a new ISOCELL GN sensor. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
7 hours ago
- Android Authority
Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Edge spotted: Is the 'Plus' model really going away?
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Edge have appeared in the IMEI database. The early listing of the Galaxy S26 Edge suggests a January launch for the phone. It also adds weight to rumors that Samsung may drop the Plus variant from next year's flagship lineup. The first official signs of Samsung's Galaxy S26 series have emerged, with the Galaxy S26 Edge and S26 Ultra appearing in the IMEI database. The listings, uncovered by SammyPolice, are an early but reliable indicator that development of the new Samsung flagships is progressing right on schedule for a January 2026 launch. The IMEI listings show model numbers SM-S947U for the Galaxy S26 Edge and SM-S948U and SM-S948N for the S26 Ultra, targeting the US and South Korean markets, respectively. What's more interesting, though, is the appearance of the Galaxy S26 Edge this early in the cycle, which might mean that Samsung is indeed ditching the Plus variant as previously rumored. Galaxy S26 Edge coming early? The Galaxy S25 Edge launched in May this year, several months after the rest of the S25 series. In contrast, this early listing of the Galaxy S26 Edge strongly suggests Samsung is not making that mistake again. That delayed rollout of the S25 Edge appears to have impacted its sales momentum, and the phone is reportedly underperforming compared to Samsung's expectations. However, with the S26 Edge now appearing in regulatory filings so early, it seems increasingly likely that Samsung wants to replace the Plus model with the Edge in 2026, possibly resulting in better sales for the ultra-thin flagship. That said, an earlier report also suggested that if sales of the S25 Edge don't meet Samsung's targets, the company might backtrack and keep the Plus model in the S26 series instead. Galaxy S26 series specs Unfortunately, the IMEI database doesn't provide any hardware specs for the Galaxy S26 Edge or Galaxy S26 Ultra. We've been hearing a bunch of rumors about the new phones, including conflicting camera details for the standard Galaxy S26, possible battery upgrades, the lack of an under-display selfie camera on the S26 Ultra, and more. On the software front, the Galaxy S26 series is expected to ship with One UI 8.5. While details on this new version are still under wraps, the return of the '.5' update suggests it could be the next big One UI update to look out for. We expect more concrete information to appear later in the development cycle of the Galaxy S26 series. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
