According to Android Authority, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra might finally get a meaningful charging upgrade with 60W fast charging. The current 45W charging on S25 Ultra barely hits that speed, dropping to 34W quickly and going even lower as heat builds up. New leaks from Chunvn8888 suggest the S26 Ultra’s 60W solution would start at 55W for 0-15% battery, then settle at 45W until 70% capacity. This represents a significant improvement in actual charging times rather than just peak numbers. The base Galaxy S25 still uses 25W charging, while S25 Plus and Ultra max out at 45W. No leaks yet confirm whether other S26 models will get similar charging upgrades.
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Samsung’s charging problem
Here’s the thing about Samsung’s current “fast” charging – it’s not really that fast in practice. The 45W peak speed only lasts for the first 20% or so, then it drops off dramatically. Basically, unless you’re charging from completely dead, you’re not getting that advertised speed. And when you compare that to what Chinese manufacturers are doing with 80W, 100W, even 120W charging? It’s embarrassing.
I’ve tested enough phones to know that sustained charging speed matters way more than peak numbers. Samsung’s current implementation means your phone spends most of its charging time at much lower wattages. So that “45W fast charging” label? Mostly marketing fluff.
Playing catch-up
Look, Samsung is getting absolutely demolished in the charging wars. While they’re stuck at 45W (and really, more like 34W for most of the charge cycle), companies like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Realme are offering charging that can top up phones in under 30 minutes. Even Apple – APPLE! – is rumored to be working on faster charging solutions.
The crazy part? This isn’t new technology. High-wattage charging has been standard on Chinese phones for years. Samsung’s hesitation probably comes from being overly cautious about battery longevity, but at some point you have to ask – when does caution become stagnation?
What better charging actually means
If these leaks are accurate, the S26 Ultra could see meaningful real-world charging improvements. Starting at 55W and maintaining 45W until 70% battery would be huge. That means most of your typical charging sessions – say from 20% to 80% – would happen at much higher speeds than current Samsung phones.
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The waiting game continues
So will Samsung actually deliver? And more importantly, will they extend these improvements beyond the Ultra model? The base S25’s 25W charging feels downright ancient in 2025. If Samsung wants to stay competitive, they need to bring meaningful charging upgrades across their entire flagship lineup.
The fact that we’re even talking about this shows how far behind Samsung has fallen. When 60W charging becomes exciting news, you know the competition has left you in the dust. Here’s hoping Samsung uses the S26 series to finally catch up.
