Samsung has a long history of releasing three flagship phones in its S series lineup, each tailored to different preferences. The trend began with the Galaxy S10 series and continued with the S20 models, where the Ultra version became the top-tier offering. The recent release of the S21 Ultra marked a significant shift, incorporating the S Pen stylus and absorbing the Note line into the S series.
Rumors circulated about Samsung discontinuing the Plus line due to lower sales compared to the Ultra models. Speculation peaked when no mention of a Galaxy S25+ was found in the IMEI database. However, recent findings by GalaxyClub revealed internal model numbers for three upcoming phones in the S25 series: SM-S931 for the standard model, SM-S936 for the S25+, and SM-S938 for the S25 Ultra.
The current Galaxy S24+ is identified as SM-926, indicating that an SM-936 model number suggests an upcoming S25+. While it’s unclear why this information wasn’t in the IMEI database, it seems Samsung is not yet ready to part ways with its three-model lineup. Any major redesign or reshuffling of the series is likely reserved for future releases like the Galaxy S26.
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