A new rumour contradicts previous reports by claiming Samsung will not release a Galaxy S26 Pro, with the Galaxy S25 successor instead retaining the Galaxy S26 name alongside the S26+ and S26 Ultra.

Recent months have seen multiple rumours suggesting Samsung would rebrand the Galaxy S25 successor as the Galaxy S26 Pro, making the change appear nearly certain.

However, the latest report claims the standard naming convention will continue with Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra comprising the 2026 flagship lineup.

Earlier rumours suggested the Galaxy S26 Edge would replace the Galaxy S26+, which was allegedly cancelled.

Recent reports have reversed this, claiming the Galaxy S26 Edge has been cancelled due to poor sales of its predecessor, while the S26+ remains in development.

The conflicting rumours may indicate Samsung has changed direction multiple times during development of its next flagship series, though this remains unconfirmed.

If accurate, the internal indecision would represent an unusual approach for the company’s flagship smartphone strategy.

According to the rumour, the Galaxy S26 will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2600 processor in many markets, matching the S26+.

The camera system will reportedly remain unchanged from the Galaxy S25, with the primary upgrade being a 4,300mAh battery, an increase from 4,000mAh in the predecessor.

Samsung typically maintains consistent naming and positioning across its flagship Galaxy S series, making the rumoured naming confusion and model cancellations unusual if true.

The Galaxy S25 lineup in Australia started at $1387 for the base model, though pricing for the S26 series has not been announced.

All information remains based on unverified rumours with no official confirmation from Samsung.

The company has not commented on the Galaxy S26 lineup, naming strategy, or specifications.