A well-known Chinese leaker in the mobile market has released details about the Galaxy S26 The information also points to a change in fast charging from 45W to 60W.
The increase represents about 4% over Galaxy S25 Ultra, but marks the first significant increase in six years in the mainline. Wireless charging can reach 25W with full support for the Qi2 standard, thanks to the inclusion of magnets in the device’s body.
Battery maintains standard since 2020
The Samsung adopts 5,000 mAh in the Ultra models since the launch of the Galaxy S20 Ultra in February 2020. Subsequent Modelos such as S21 Ultra maintained exactly the same capacity.
This decision occurs even with Chinese rivals offering batteries above 6,000 mAh in similar devices. The brand prioritizes energy efficiency and software optimization to compensate for limited capacity.
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra should go up from 45W to 60W in wired charging. The change reduces the time required to fully charge compared to current models.
- Charging current (45W): about 65 minutes to 100%
- New standard (60W): estimate 50 to 55 minutes
- Wireless charging: jump to 25W with full Qi2
- Integrated magnets enable native magnetic attachments
Expected device specifications
The Galaxy S26 The platform will be Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in all regions.
The photographic set continues with a 200 MP main sensor and 3x and 5x telephoto lenses. RAM memory reaches 16 GB, with storage options from 256 GB to 1 TB.
Other improvements planned for 2026
The Galaxy S26 line launches the One UI 8.5 based on the Android 16. The system brings advanced artificial intelligence features directly to the device.
The construction maintains IP68 certification and a reduced thickness of around 7 mm. The global launch is scheduled for January or February 2026, following the traditional Samsung calendar.
Competition pushes for more autonomy
Manufacturers such as Xiaomi, OnePlus and Vivo already deliver batteries above 6,000 mAh with charging above 100W in premium models. The change to the Samsung partially responds to the demand for greater daily autonomy.
Users report that the current 5,000 mAh lasts a full day with moderate use. The increase to 5,200 mAh, combined with a more efficient processor, can increase this time by around 10% to 15%.
Samsung has not yet officially confirmed any specifications of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The information remains in the field of rumors until company announcements.
