Samsung has reportedly cancelled plans for the Galaxy S26 Edge following disappointing sales of its current Galaxy S25 Edge model. According to reports from South Korea, the company is also expected to phase out the S25 Edge once remaining stocks are sold.
[Exclusive] “Not Selling Well at All”… Samsung to Discontinue Ultra-Slim ‘Galaxy Edge’ Line
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Samsung Electronics has decided to discontinue its ultra-slim smartphone lineup, the “Edge” series. The decision comes just five months after the company ambitiously launched the… pic.twitter.com/ixKHQN9sgk
Galaxy S25 Edge struggles to gain traction
The Galaxy S25 Edge, known for its slim and stylish design, has failed to capture the interest of most consumers. Data from Hana Investment & Securities revealed that Samsung sold only 190,000 units of the S25 Edge in its first month after launch. By August, total sales were estimated at just 1.31 million units.
This performance falls far behind the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup. The standard Galaxy S25 sold about 8.28 million units, the S25+ reached 5.05 million, and the top-tier S25 Ultra achieved an impressive 12.19 million units.
The results suggest that Samsung’s decision to introduce the Edge variant—once seen as a bold experiment to refresh the series—did not meet expectations.
Original plan for Galaxy S26 lineup
Industry insiders had initially speculated that the Galaxy S26 Edge would replace the Galaxy S26+ in Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup. However, if current reports are accurate, the company will likely maintain its traditional three-model format: the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The Galaxy S25 Edge was first unveiled in February and officially released in May. At the time, analysts believed it served as a test platform for Samsung to gauge consumer reaction to a slimmer, curved-edge design before finalising the S26 series.
Design praised, battery life criticised
Although the Galaxy S25 Edge received praise for its elegant design and high-end performance, many reviewers and users highlighted its limited battery life as a significant drawback. This shortcoming made it difficult for the device to compete not only with other Galaxy S25 models but also with rival Android smartphones in the same price range.
The decision to discontinue the Edge variant marks a shift in Samsung’s product strategy, suggesting the company may now focus on refining performance and functionality across its core Galaxy S series models rather than experimenting with additional versions.
If confirmed, the move would make the Galaxy S25 Edge both the first and last of its kind—a brief chapter in Samsung’s ongoing effort to balance innovation with market demand.
