We still don’t know Samsung’s next best handset, and we’re already talking about the 2026 generation. Many changes can occur: There are serious reasons for this. The base model Samsung Galaxy S26 disappears. Analysts like Ice Universe also agree on this. The tendency for compact mobile phones to disappear is another compelling reason.

We are only a few months away from the reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S25, we already know a lot of rumors about these models. In principle, we will continue to see three versions: a compact Samsung Galaxy S25, a Samsung Galaxy S25+ with more battery and screen, and a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the best possible camera set and built-in S Pen. The next generation is the one with the most options for change.

Samsung may cancel Galaxy S26 because it is “no longer competitive”

Samsung Galaxy S24

Like everything that falls within the scope of rumors, we have to treat it as such: the disappearance of the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a possible change. It was also expected by many analysts who are experts on the brand.. Ice Universe is one of the most respected: this is what he claims, repeating rumors on the social network X.

It is rumored that Samsung may adjust the S26 series and cancel the S26 as it is no longer competitive.

The decline in the number of compact handsets within large phone families may cause Samsung to decide to do the same for future versions of the Samsung Galaxy S26; Which would put out the smaller model. It fits the current trend, along with the fact that Samsung is having a hard time competing in the compact format with the iPhone in front of it.

Although we are two years away from knowing whether the prediction will come true or not, the truth is that according to smartphone distribution forecasts, The most compact models in the S family tend to outperform S+ models; While Ultra dominates the distribution in the family, it always falls short of predicted figures (neither brand offers official sales information). Counterpoint Research published the following data regarding the Samsung Galaxy S24 in March 2024:

• 52% of total Galaxy S24 sales consisted of the Ultra model.
• Samsung Galaxy S24 ranked second with 27% of the total.
• Third was the Samsung Galaxy S24+ with the remaining 21%.

The most powerful and largest model is usually the king of the family in terms of both performance and sales, but the most compact one doesn’t seem to fare so badly in the catalogue. We’ll see if this version eventually disappears to focus the S26 family on just two models with similar dimensions. After all, that’s what I did until 2019’s Samsung Galaxy S10.

Cover image | Ivan Linares

via | Jeux Video, Ice Universe

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