Samsung S26 Ultra/S26 (Pro)/S26 Edge or Plus?

[Ludatyk]

For sure. And the funny thing is, the thinness of the Z Fold 7 is such a huge selling point and upgrade compared to previous models, in my opinion. But it makes sense for a Foldable, where were the slab phone, I just don't really get it.

I get it... from the perspective of the weight factor. Some folks want to carry around a much lighter phone and the Edge fits that bill... even when looking at reviews of the phone they like the experience in hand.

It's one of those situation we might not understand because we haven't fully tested it, but when actually using it day to day... the answer will reveal itself.

 

[mjschabow]

I get it... from the perspective of the weight factor. Some folks want to carry around a much lighter phone and the Edge fits that bill... even when looking at reviews of the phone they like the experience in hand.

It's one of those situation we might not understand because we haven't fully tested it, but when actually using it day to day... the answer will reveal itself.

I definitely do understand the weight factor too. The one thing that I really struggled with when I went back to the S25 Ultra before again switching back to the fold was that the Ultra was so heavy in comparison.

 

[scott craft]

I really like the Edge form factor. The only reason I'm not getting it is because I want premium cameras.

 

[Technerd108]

This is a leak of the s26 Ultra.

What do you think?

I am really surprised that they brought back the camera island.

Compared to the hardware design of the Apple iPhone Pro Max or Pro I feel like the camera island on the iPhone looks a lot better. The Samsung looks like a modern version of old hardware design.

In order to slim the design they have a really ugly camera bump. I would have preferred a thicker phone with more battery like 6000mah battery and the same design as the s25u cameras or maybe even made it flush. Think if the s26u have very minimal or flush cameras it would look so much better but instead we have the s21/22/23 design again???

So does the majority like or dislike the new hardware design direction Samsung is going in???

 

[yui4]

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This is a leak of the s26 Ultra.

What do you think?

I am really surprised that they brought back the camera island.

Compared to the hardware design of the Apple iPhone Pro Max or Pro I feel like the camera island on the iPhone looks a lot better. The Samsung looks like a modern version of old hardware design. View attachment 2562888 In order to slim the design they have a really ugly camera bump. I would have preferred a thicker phone with more battery like 6000mah battery and the same design as the s25u cameras or maybe even made it flush. Think if the s26u have very minimal or flush cameras it would look so much better but instead we have the s21/22/23 design again???

So does the majority like or dislike the new hardware design direction Samsung is going in???

Personally I don’t mind the Samsung design. It pretty much disappears when I put a case on it anyway

 

[MarkX]

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This is a leak of the s26 Ultra.

What do you think?

I am really surprised that they brought back the camera island.

Compared to the hardware design of the Apple iPhone Pro Max or Pro I feel like the camera island on the iPhone looks a lot better. The Samsung looks like a modern version of old hardware design. View attachment 2562888 In order to slim the design they have a really ugly camera bump. I would have preferred a thicker phone with more battery like 6000mah battery and the same design as the s25u cameras or maybe even made it flush. Think if the s26u have very minimal or flush cameras it would look so much better but instead we have the s21/22/23 design again???

So does the majority like or dislike the new hardware design direction Samsung is going in???

Looks same but different!

 

[scott craft]

I think it looks nice but at the same time after the same basic setup for so many years it's time for a refresh, especially if the phones are going to continue to get thinner with larger camera bumps.

 

[HouseLannister]

Interesting.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973269629972685148

Galaxy S25 sales impress, even the Galaxy S25 Edge crosses key milestone

New figures indicate the Galaxy S25 series has outsold its predecessor, while the Edge has sold more than 1 million units.

www.sammobile.com

Edge isn't selling bad when you consider the Plus came out 5 months earlier:

S25 7.22 million units
S25+ 4.5 million
S25 Ultra 10.98 million
S25 Edge 1.01 million

But I don't think it really matters to Samsung if it is a Plus or an Edge next year. They just want to have a phone at every price point, so they need a third option. Four might be too much and muddy the decision-making process for some buyers. Apple has been trying to make 4 models of phones work since the iPhone 12 series and they haven't been able to pull it off very well either. (And yes, I know Apple makes a 5th phone. Samsung also makes a bunch of A-series phones. But we don't talk about Bruno.)