Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Edge spotted: Is the ‘Plus’ model really going away?

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Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority
  • 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.

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