Samsung has reportedly abandoned plans for one ultra-slim flagship model while secretly developing an even thinner successor, despite previous market challenges for its current thin device.
The move comes as Dutch website GalaxyClub reports Samsung has halted development on the Galaxy S26 Edge, a model that was previously expected to replace the Galaxy S26 Plus in early 2026.
Instead, the South Korean technology giant has been working for the past two to three months on a new, ultra-thin flagship codenamed ‘More Slim’. This suggests an even thinner design than its predecessors.
The current ultra-slim offering, the Galaxy S25 Edge, launched in late May 2025 with a body measuring just 5.8 millimeters thick. It carried the internal codename ‘Slim’.
The Galaxy S25 Edge features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for Galaxy, clocking up to 4.47 GHz. Its camera setup includes a 200-megapixel main sensor and two 12-megapixel cameras for ultrawide shots and selfies.
Running on Android 15 with Samsung’s One UI 7 software, the device had a starting price of $1,099.99 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant in the U.S.
However, the Galaxy S25 Edge has not achieved widespread popularity. Market reception was lukewarm due to its high price combined with certain specification compromises.
Notably, Samsung removed the telephoto camera from its rear setup and included a smaller 3,900 mAh battery, which were perceived as significant drawbacks by consumers.
Developing an even thinner device, as implied by the ‘More Slim’ codename, could further escalate production costs. This may result in a higher price point for Samsung’s next ultra-slim flagship, potentially exacerbating the market challenges faced by the Galaxy S25 Edge.