According to Android Authority, the South Korean tech giant is weighing up replacing the base S26 with an S26 Pro.

The new line-up will instead reportedly feature three premium devices: the Galaxy S26 Pro, the Galaxy S26 Edge, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Android Authority claim to have spotted the codenames in an internal build of One UI 8.

This would be the first time Samsung has dropped its standard Galaxy S model since the line’s inception in 2010, marking a significant shift in the company’s branding and strategy.

The reported change is said to be part of an effort to simplify the Galaxy S range and position all models as high-end devices, reflecting growing competition from Apple and Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi and Oppo.

Android Authority said the introduction of the S26 Pro as the entry model could align the series more closely with the branding seen in its foldable Galaxy Z range.

If this is later confirmed, this move would mark one of Samsung’s boldest branding shifts in over a decade, with the company aiming to distinguish its premium smartphones further.

The Galaxy S26 series is also rumoured to bring enhanced AI capabilities, building on Samsung’s Galaxy AI platform and its collaboration with companies like Google.

The devices are expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip in the U.S. and China, with Samsung's improved in-house Exynos 2600 processor likely to be used in other markets.

The Galaxy S26 Pro, Edge, and Ultra are expected to be unveiled at Samsung’s Unpacked event in early 2026, where the company is likely to showcase new AI-powered features and camera innovations alongside the revamped line-up.