- The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge may get a thinner design and an even bigger battery
- Famous tipster Ice Universe has urged a thickness of 5.5mm (down from 5.8mm) and 4,200mAh battery capability (up from 3,900mAh)
- The rumor does not give any extra context or reasoning, so it is one to regulate somewhat than imagine straight away
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge brought on a commotion when it was revealed on the finish of this yr’s first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked occasion, a lot in order that the cellphone’s precise launch on Could 30 appeared to come back and go along with comparatively little fanfare.
And with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 taking on the airwaves on the finish of July, it appeared potential that the brand new Edge sequence may fall into the background.
Nevertheless, a brand new rumor means that Samsung is dedicated to supporting and refining its newest flagship sequence, and will convey some severe enhancements to the Galaxy S26 Edge that put it proper again into the highlight.
Notable tipster Ice Universe (who now goes by the show identify PhoneArt on X, previously Twitter) shared a short publish on August 6 that merely reads: “Galaxy S26 Edge 5.5mm 4200mAh.”
That first measurement almost certainly refers back to the thickness of the cellphone – the Galaxy S25 Edge measures 5.8mm at its thinnest level, and having gone hands-on with the cellphone myself, I can vouch that it’s already extremely spectacular to carry.
At 5.5mm, the Galaxy S26 Edge could be thinner than an unfolded Galaxy Z Fold 6, the latter coming in at 5.6mm in its open state. That’s spectacular, contemplating the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has rather more inside area to suit its parts into.
The second determine Ice Universe mentions refers to battery capability, and, if correct, would make a slimmed-down chassis much more spectacular.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3,900mAh battery – as our full Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge overview notes, that is low for a contemporary flagship cellphone, however comprehensible given its svelte building.
If Ice Universe is on the cash (they usually have a reasonably strong observe report), then Samsung could have managed to extend capability by practically 8% whereas becoming the brand new cell right into a smaller body.
Across the time of the Galaxy S25 Edge’s reveal, I wrote that Samsung’s new slim flagship may open doorways for a brand new department of the smartphone market altogether, so this rumor offers me hope that the Korean tech large is continuous to present the revived Edge sequence its full consideration.
In reality, I feel the Galaxy S26 Edge has the potential to be one of many finest Samsung telephones, and even one of many finest Android telephones, if these upgrades become actual.
Nevertheless, this publish from Ice Universe is much from probably the most detailed tipoff we’ve ever gotten, so it’s most likely finest to attend for additional suggestions and rumors to again up these recommendations.
In any case, we don’t count on to listen to official phrase of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge till subsequent yr – for now, tell us what you wish to see from this rumored cellphone within the feedback beneath.
