The Galaxy S26 dream is already dead, and you should be mad

Just a few short months ago, I was ecstatic about Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series. The base model S26 was getting replaced by a much more powerful S26 Pro, the awkward Plus variant was being killed in favor of another thin and light Edge phone, and the Ultra would remain as the highest-end, all-out flagship.

At least, that’s what we thought.

As more information about the Galaxy S26 lineup has trickled in, the vibes for next year’s Galaxy S release have shifted…