Don’t Expect Faster Charging on the Galaxy S26 Models
What You Should Know:
– The Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge are expected to maintain the same 25W wired charging, despite their larger batteries.
– The Galaxy S26 Ultra is not exempt either — a fresh leak indicates it remains limited to 45W rather than the anticipated 60W.
– Competing Android devices can now achieve a full charge in less than 30 minutes, leaving Samsung at a competitive disadvantage.
It appears increasingly probable that Samsung will overhaul and rename its Galaxy S series with the upcoming launch. While much of the Galaxy S26’s specifications have already surfaced, owing to recent leaks and rumors, the latest discussions regarding its charging performance could disappoint fans.
Leaker @UniverseIce on X asserts that the Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge will retain the same 25W wired charging as their predecessors. This decision is noteworthy, keeping Samsung’s charging rates consistent for several generations, even as their batteries expand in size.
Previous leaks indicate that the Galaxy S26 Pro will feature a 4,300 mAh battery, an upgrade from the Galaxy S25’s 4,000 mAh. The S26 Edge is rumored to increase to 4,200 mAh from 3,900 mAh on the Galaxy S25 Edge. Larger batteries should equate to extended periods between charges, but with the unchanged slow 25W speeds, recharging will take longer.
Presently, 25W wired charging seems unsatisfactory for a flagship, and with Samsung emphasizing the Pro branding, the hardware should reflect this title.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Expected to Remain Limited to 45W
The prospects for a quicker-charging Galaxy S26 Ultra also do not appear promising. SammyGuru has identified speed ratings in Chinese regulatory documents that cast doubt on earlier upgrade speculation. The Chinese variation continues to be capped at 45W, squashing hopes for a 60W enhancement, and if this is the model Samsung distributes worldwide, no improvements will be seen.
If this information is correct, Samsung will enter its third flagship generation with unchanged wired charging speeds. Meanwhile, competitors like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and OPPO have advanced their own faster charging technologies significantly.
This situation places Samsung at a distinct disadvantage, with many of the most popular Android phones today now providing capabilities that can fully charge a device in less than half an hour. Some users may value the emphasis on battery life, but others could regard it as a lost opportunity.
