Samsung‘s Galaxy S series has long been a mainstay in the Android smartphone market, offering a clear and consistent naming scheme. However, a recent rumor suggests the South Korean giant might be considering a shake-up for the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.Galaxy S26 Ultra might become S26 Note, S26+ Could Be Pro, suggest rumor
According to a tipster on platform X (formerly Twitter), the top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra could see a name change to Galaxy S26 Note. It could be to emphasize the built-in S-pen feature, a hallmark of the now discontinued Galaxy Note series.
The rumor also suggests the mid-tier Galaxy S26+ could be rechristened as the Galaxy S26 Pro. With “Pro” models becoming a common term in many brands’ portfolios, it seems Samsung doesn’t want to miss out. Fortunately, there’s no word for the base model, which means it will likely retain the name Galaxy S26.
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It’s important to remember that this is still very much a rumor. The source suggests Samsung is merely considering the name changes, not that they’re a done deal.
We think changing the name will do more bad than good. The “Ultra” moniker carries a certain weight within the Galaxy S line. It signifies this is the best you can get from Samsung. If it changes to “Note”, it wouldn’t be surprising if people mistake it for a separate series altogether. Since the Galaxy S26 lineup will be Samsung’s flagship for 2026, there’s plenty of time for things to change before launch.Galaxy S26 Ultra might become S26 Note, S26+ Could Be Pro, suggest rumor
As of now, the focus is on the Galaxy S25 line. Not the name change, but the top-of-the-line S25 Ultra may have subtle design tweaks.
According to what we’ve heard, the S25 Ultra is expected to have more squared-off edges compared to the sharper corners of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. A typically reliable tipster even shared a mockup comparing the S25 Ultra to its predecessor, and the difference is quite noticeable.
However, the front design remains largely unchanged, with minimal bezels and a small punch-hole cutout in the center.
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