But after numerous leaks, “Samsung” first backed down from the Pro designation, then canceled or postponed the launch of the “S26 Edge” due to the failure of the “S25 Edge” experiment, bringing the “S26” series back to its familiar design.
A new Korean report revealed that “Samsung” was planning to launch the basic “S26” model with a thinner design (6.9 mm thick) with a large 4900 mAh battery and a larger screen, specifications that justified the name change. But the launch of “Apple’s” basic “iPhone 17” with a 6.3-inch screen and 120 Hz, which represents a significant improvement at the same price as the previous generation, confused “Samsung’s” calculations, because it was planning to raise the price of the slim “S26”.
As a result of direct competition from the “iPhone 17”, “Samsung” redesigned the phone, returning to a thickness of 7.2 mm and a battery capacity of 4300 mAh, making the anticipated “Galaxy S26” series for 2026 less innovative and changed than initially expected. (Al-Arabiya)
