Samsung Galaxy S26 Note, Galaxy S26 Pro to Replace Ultra and Plus Naming Scheme, Tipster Claims

Samsung launched the primary Ultra mannequin in its Galaxy S sequence of smartphones in 2020, when it launched the Galaxy S20 Ultra. While the corporate has launched an up to date model of that handset within the following years, the purported Galaxy S25 Ultra that’s mentioned to reach within the coming months could possibly be the final telephone to bear the moniker. According to a tipster, Samsung may rename two fashions within the Galaxy S sequence of smartphones, beginning with its smartphones which might be anticipated to debut in 2026.

In a submit on X (previously Twitter), tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) claims that Samsung might rebrand the Galaxy Ultra because the Galaxy Note, whereas the ‘Plus’ mannequin could possibly be changed with Pro. This means that the South Korean tech conglomerate could possibly be seeking to rename two of its high-end smartphones, whereas the usual mannequin’s moniker may stay unchanged.

The swap to Note and Pro names for the Galaxy S sequence might arrive with Samsung’s 2026 fashions, in line with Brar, who responded to a different X person that the names of the rumoured Galaxy S25 sequence have been already determined by the corporate.

If the tipster’s claims are correct, Samsung might introduce the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Note fashions in 2026. The swap to the Pro moniker additionally means that the handset might deliver a number of extra upgrades over the usual Galaxy S26 mannequin, along with a bigger show and battery.

It’s value taking these claims with a grain of salt, because the rumoured Galaxy S26 sequence of smartphones is not anticipated to debut till early 2026. In the approaching months, the South Korean smartphone maker is anticipated to unveil the Galaxy S25 lineup, which is anticipated to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip from Qualcomm or Samsung’s Exynos 2500 SoC, in line with current studies.