Samsung drops Galaxy S26 Edge after low sales for ultra-thin phones
Samsung is reportedly canceling the Galaxy S26 Edge, following weak demand for super-slim flagships like this year's S25 Edge and Apple's iPhone Air.
After disappointing sales and production cuts across brands, Samsung plans to stick with a more classic Galaxy S26 lineup next.
Why the slim design didn't click
The Galaxy S25 Edge looked sleek but made compromises—a smaller 3,900mAh battery and no telephoto camera—to stay ultra-thin.
Despite its flagship specs, it sold just about 1.3 million units by August, way behind other S25 models.
What's changing in the industry?
While some brands tried new battery tech to keep slim phones practical, Samsung didn't go that route.
With Apple also cutting back on iPhone Air production after slow sales, it's clear: users want balanced battery life and solid cameras over extreme thinness.
The trend now? Phones that do more—not just look slimmer.