silicon-carbon battery technology in the Galaxy S26 may have just seen its hopes crushed. Even though overseas manufacturers seem to be thriving with this battery technology, Samsung doesn’t appear to be prepared to incorporate the new design, at least according to a recent leak that may have provided a preview of what to expect from the Korean company’s upcoming flagship device.
As reported by the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, Samsung seems to be selecting a battery with a capacity of 4175 mAh for its 2026 smartphone. This is just a tad larger than the lithium-ion battery in the standard Galaxy S25, which has a 4000 mAh rating. The minor enhancement indicates that Samsung may continue using a conventional battery design rather than the newer silicon-carbon technology, which has enabled some devices like the OnePlus 13 to feature an impressive 6000 mAh battery design.
Although it’s disappointing to learn that Samsung may not be embracing silicon-carbon technology immediately, it is also reasonable, as new battery innovations can bring their own issues, and Samsung has encountered more than its fair share of battery-related challenges in the past.
