{"id":33995,"date":"2025-07-30T18:02:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/33995\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:02:09","slug":"evidence-mounts-for-samsungs-galaxy-s26-series-shakeup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/33995\/","title":{"rendered":"Evidence mounts for Samsung&#8217;s Galaxy S26 series shakeup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge thickness\"  alt=\"Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge thickness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Edge-thickness.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<p>We previously found code evidence within One UI 8 suggesting that Samsung\u2019s next flagship lineup could consist of the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, GSMA listings for the base Galaxy S26 contradicted\u00a0this finding.<br \/>\nPreviously listed as \u201cGalaxy S26,\u201d updated GSMA listings were spotted for SM-S942, which now list the same model number as the \u201cGalaxy S26 Pro.\u201d<br \/>\nThis corroborates our previous finding and suggests that the Galaxy S26 series would start with the S26 Pro.<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday, we spotted compelling evidence within One UI 8 that suggests a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/exclusive-samsung-galaxy-s26-series-branding-shakeup-3581900\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">significant shake-up in the Galaxy S26 lineup<\/a>. Based on the codenames and device names spotted, Samsung\u2019s lineup for next year could comprise the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. There was no base Galaxy S26 to be found, which would be at odds with the previously spotted GSMA listings for the device. As it turns out, newer listings corroborate our findings that Samsung is on track to rename the Galaxy S26 to the Galaxy S26 Pro.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Galaxy S26 SM-S942B\"  alt=\"Galaxy S26 SM S942B\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Galaxy-S26-SM-S942B.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sammypolice.com\/samsung-redesigns-flagship-strategy-galaxy-s26-pro-confirmed-plus-model-dropped-947\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SammyPolice<\/a> spotted a newer listing for model number SM-S942U1, with the market name mentioned as Galaxy S26 Pro.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Galaxy S26 Pro SM S942U1 New Record\"  alt=\"Galaxy S26 Pro SM S942U1 New Record\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Galaxy-S26-Pro-SM-S942U1-New-Record.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Since the model numbers are very similar, it\u2019s apparent that Samsung is going ahead with renaming the Galaxy S26 to the Galaxy S26 Pro. However, it\u2019s not immediately clear from the model numbers alone if the product will also see Pro-level upgrades or if it\u2019s merely a rebranding for marketing purposes. Remember that Samsung increased the model number, going from SM-S931 for the S25 to SM-S942 for the S26 Pro. The last time this happened, we got an Edge variant for the S25 series that sat above the Plus variant, so we might just get some Pro upgrades too with the Galaxy S26 Pro.<\/p>\n<p>What about the Galaxy S26 Plus? This model remains missing from the One UI code and GSMA listings.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the Galaxy S26 lineup includes the Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Ultra, which had already been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-galaxy-s26-edge-imei-listing-3570312\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spotted in GSMA listings<\/a> before our code discovery.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Galaxy S26 Edge SM S947U IMEI 1\"  alt=\"Galaxy S26 Edge SM S947U IMEI 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Galaxy-S26-Edge-SM-S947U-IMEI-1.jpeg\"\/><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Galaxy S26 Ultra SM S947U IMEI 3\"  alt=\"Galaxy S26 Ultra SM S947U IMEI 3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Galaxy-S26-Ultra-SM-S947U-IMEI-3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Samsung\u2019s final plans could still change before the Galaxy S26 series is officially unveiled, but it\u2019s increasingly likely that the series will be revamped.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think about Samsung&#8217;s possible Galaxy S26 lineup changes?<\/p>\n<p>1063 votes<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m excited: Change is good, and I&#8217;m curious to see what they do.<\/p>\n<p>23%<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure yet. It depends on the specs and pricing.<\/p>\n<p>36%<\/p>\n<p>Not a fan. I didn&#8217;t like the Edge, and I don&#8217;t want a pricier base model<\/p>\n<p>22%<\/p>\n<p>Terrible move. Just bring back the classic lineup (Standard, Plus, and Ultra).<\/p>\n<p>19%<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. 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