Essential information
- Samsung could continue with Galaxy S26 Base, Plus, and Ultra models, discontinuing the Edge variant.
- Sources indicate no ‘Pro’ designation for the base Galaxy S26, keeping the standard lineup.
- Anticipated enhancements include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, Android 16, but camera specifications are predicted to remain the same.
Recently, there’s been talk of Samsung allegedly eliminating the slim Galaxy S26 Edge variant due to the unsatisfactory sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge this year. Now, the rumor is that there will not be a reshuffle of the lineup, and Samsung may stick to its traditional Base, Plus, and Ultra trio.
Wondering about the Pro? A report from Sam Mobile has suggested that insiders claimed the “Pro” designation, which was meant to replace the base model, is not coming to Samsung’s smartphones. “Samsung will reveal the smallest model without any additional label,” the website indicated.
Numerous leaks over the last few months hinted at potential changes to the Galaxy S26 lineup, but now, with rumors of the Galaxy S26 Edge’s production being halted, it appears we’re returning to the essentials. So, it seems likely we will see the same Galaxy S26 (without a Pro label), a Galaxy S26 Plus, and a Galaxy S26 Ultra.
This makes some sense, as if the base model received the Pro label, Samsung would need to genuinely incorporate Pro-level attributes into the phone. This would mean enhancing the base model with larger, superior displays, more sophisticated cameras (e.g., additional lenses or enhanced zoom), increased storage/memory, and occasionally supplementary productivity tools or accessories, which seems unlikely to occur.
The base model is likely to receive several noteworthy upgrades in terms of software and chipset, as it is rumored to have either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip or the Exynos 2600 processor, depending on the region of its release. It will come equipped with Android 16 and Samsung’s One UI 8.5, right out of the box. In terms of battery, there may be a minor enhancement with a 4,300mAh capacity, but the Galaxy S26 is expected to retain the camera setup of its predecessor. Notably, renowned tipster IceUniverse has pointed out that Samsung has maintained the same rear camera lenses since the Galaxy S22.
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