- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
70%
Probable
The poor sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge have set off a chain reaction that forced Samsung to stop development of the Galaxy S26 Edge and delay two of its three flagships. The Korean giant is now reported to start mass production of its top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra in December to occupy the initial capacity, and based on the company’s past premium smartphone releases, an industry source calls the decision an ‘efficient’ move.
Base Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus are expected to enter mass production in January, but jump-starting Galaxy S26 Ultra manufacturing earlier can help Samsung secure more momentum in this category
A report from The Elec states that Samsung has had a change of plans ever since it decided to remove the Galaxy S26 Edge from the lineup. So far, only the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s OLED has received approval for production, with the base Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus approvals delayed to December.
The Korean giant had initially planned to mass produce all three models before the end of the year, but unforeseen circumstances forced Samsung to reconsider. Historically, the Galaxy S Ultra range has always outsold the remaining two models thanks to sporting exclusive features, a different design, and, of course, the S Pen, making the handset a preferred pick over Samsung’s other offerings. An unnamed source has said below that Samsung has had to consider various factors before committing to this decision.
“From Samsung Electronics’ perspective, they have to consider the limitations of their finished product production capacity. They probably decided that it would be efficient to secure quantity by starting with the Ultra model, which has completed development and accounts for more than half of total sales.”
As for the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus, both are scheduled to enter mass production in January, but if Samsung hosts its Galaxy Unpacked event in February, all three flagships should be available to pre-order. Personally, we feel that giving the Galaxy S26 Ultra priority is the right decision because the latter has always garnered more traction for the entire series.
Unfortunately, there are some aspects of the device’s specifications that could have been improved upon to encourage a higher sales volume, such as a battery upgrade. However, we customers have to wait for Samsung to make the transition to different technologies, such as silicon carbon.
News Source: The Elec
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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