Efficiency Meets Raw Power: The S26 Battery Roadmap
While Samsung is reportedly playing it safe by skipping silicon-carbon battery technology for another year, the Galaxy S26 series is still poised for a meaningful endurance boost. The base Galaxy S26 is expected to see a capacity bump to 4,300 mAh, while the Plus and Ultra models will likely maintain their 4,900 mAh and 5,000 mAh footprints respectively. The real magic, however, lies in the silicon; the transition to the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600 chipsets, paired with high-efficiency M14 OLED panels, should squeeze significantly more screen time out of these cells than their predecessors.
Charging Into the Future: 60W Speeds and Magnetic Magic
The most exciting update for the S26 lineup isn’t just about how much power it holds, but how fast it gets it back. The Ultra model is finally rumored to break the long-standing 45W barrier with new 60W wired charging capability, while the base S26 finally catches up to the 45W standard seen in the more expensive models. Even more transformative is the arrival of Qi 2.2 support across the entire range. This brings native magnetic alignment to the Galaxy family for the first time, effectively opening the door to a massive ecosystem of MagSafe-style accessories without the need for specialized cases.
- Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh battery, 45W wired, 20W wireless charging.
- Galaxy S26 Plus: 4,900 mAh battery, 45W wired, 20W wireless charging.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5,000 mAh battery, 60W wired, 25W wireless charging.
- Key Features: Qi 2.2 magnetic charging, 5W Reverse Wireless PowerShare, and 3nm processor efficiency.
Editor’s Comment : It is a bit disappointing to see Samsung trailing behind Chinese manufacturers who are already pushing the envelope with higher-density silicon-carbon batteries. However, the official adoption of Qi 2.2 is a massive win for the general consumer experience. Standardizing 45W charging for the base model is a move that was long overdue, and while 60W on the Ultra isn’t industry-leading, it proves Samsung is finally moving the needle for power users.
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