Samsung Ends the Galaxy Edge Line After Low Sales, But S26 Edge Could Still Happen
Samsung has officially discontinued the Galaxy Edge series after weak S25 Edge sales, but a potential S26 Edge release may still be on the horizon.
It’s official — Samsung is shelving its Galaxy Edge series after just one generation. The company confirmed it has no plans to continue its ultra-slim “Edge” lineup following the underwhelming sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge, released in May this year. But while the line may be discontinued, whispers of a potential Galaxy S26 Edge keep the fanbase on edge — literally.
According to a report from South Korea’s NewsPim, Samsung has decided to drop slim-style flagships from its premium lineup altogether. The news was later echoed by multiple industry tipsters, solidifying what many already suspected: the Edge experiment didn’t go as planned.
The reason? Sales numbers tell the story. The Galaxy S25 Edge sold around 190,000 units in its first month — far below its siblings. In the same period, the S25 Ultra sold 2.55 million units, the S25 Plus reached 840,000, and the standard S25 hit 1.17 million. By August, cumulative sales of the Edge hovered around 1.31 million, compared to 8.28 million for the S25, 5.05 million for the Plus, and a staggering 12.18 million for the Ultra.
That gap highlights a clear market message: Samsung fans still prefer the classic formula — premium power and bold design — over experimental thinness. For a brand that thrives on scale, it made more sense to focus on its proven trio: the base S model, the Plus, and the Ultra.
Still, all is not lost for the Edge faithful. Reports suggest that Samsung had nearly completed development for the Galaxy S26 Edge before the plug was pulled. Internal discussions even considered replacing the S26 Plus with the Edge model — a plan later reversed when Samsung decided to keep the Plus alive instead.
Interestingly, leaked renders from September show what the S26 Edge might have looked like — featuring a seamless camera bar stretching across the rear panel, a design language reminiscent of Samsung’s recent Ultra devices. The phone was reportedly far along in development, making its eventual release not entirely impossible.
Samsung’s decision to discontinue the Edge series signals a shift in strategy. The brand seems to be tightening its focus on devices that deliver clear market success rather than niche experimentation. Yet, in true Samsung fashion, unfinished ideas sometimes resurface — remember how the Galaxy Note concept lived on through the Ultra series?
So, while the Galaxy Edge line may have been trimmed for now, it wouldn’t be surprising to see it make a sleek return down the road — reimagined, refined, and ready to bend the rules once again.
