With the flak that Apple is reportedly receiving for its ultra-slim iPhone Air, there was an evolving consensus for a time that Samsung would simply trash its upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge. However, new reporting from the Netherlands now indicates that the project is not only alive but thriving, and is all set to debut next year, albeit with a hefty delay.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is likely to debut months after the rest of the S26 variants
To wit, the Netherlands' GalaxyClub is now reporting that Samsung continues to develop a smartphone under the relatively silly alias of "More Slim." This is a striking piece of tidbit, especially as the S25 Edge was developed under the internal codename "Slim."
More striking still, according to GalaxyClub, the development work on the 'More Slim" model commenced much later than on the Galaxy S26 Edge. Confusing, right? Well, here is what we think is happening. Samsung was developing two slim models for next year: a run-of-the-mill S26 Edge, and a much crazier ultra-slim variant.
In light of Apple's supposed travails with the iPhone Air, it seems Samsung decided to scrap the run-of-the-mill S26 Edge, opting for its more extreme variant as a unique differentiating factor.
So, here is how the S26 family might launch next year. We are likely to get Samsung S26 Pro, Plus, and Ultra variants early in 2026. Yes, it seems a Plus variant will make a comeback. Then, months down the line, we are likely to get the "More Slim" S26 Edge as some sort of a replacement for the S26 FE, perhaps.
Our only concern with this "More Slim" model relates to its battery capacity. Samsung might be able to pair a decent-sized battery with this ultra-slim model by opting for silicon-carbon (SiC) batteries. After all, a lot of Chinese OEMs have already jumped onto the SiC bandwagon.
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