- A reliable tipster has suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could receive 60W wired charging
- This would be a substantial improvement over the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 45W wired charging
- The update supposedly allows the phone to charge from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes under test conditions.
A reliable tipster has suggested that Samsung could give the rumored Galaxy S26 Ultra a big charging upgrade by increasing wired power consumption.
Prominent leaker and tipster Ice Universe has suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will support 60W wired charging, up from 45W on the Galaxy S25 Ultra launched in 2025.
Ice Universe added that Samsung had recorded the Galaxy S26 Ultra charging from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes under controlled conditions, but also said this could vary in real-world use.
Ice Universe is a well-known name when it comes to smartphone rumors and has a good track record when it comes to this type of advice.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra already boasts one of the best power consumption capabilities of any flagship phone available. But it’s overshadowed by the OnePlus 15’s 80W wired charging, as well as several models from Chinese brands like Oppo, Xiaomi and Honor, all of which frequently release phones with support for very high-power charging.
A 60W wired charging capability would put Samsung on equal footing with these rival brands. Competing with OnePlus is probably the priority here, as it is the only Chinese phone maker with a significant presence in the US.
This latest tip from Ice Universe aligns with previous rumors shared by German publication WinFuture (automatically translated by Google), in a report that also suggests a power consumption of 45W for the Galaxy S26 Plus and 25W for the standard Galaxy S26.
That would make the Galaxy S26 Ultra the only member of the new lineup to get a wired charging upgrade, meaning Samsung fans might have to shell out money to make the most of this new tech (especially if rumored Galaxy S26 price hikes are confirmed).
Personally, I think charging speed is a deciding factor when buying a phone. I use the Oppo Find X9 Pro daily with its own 80W charger and the difference it has made to my phone routine is simply huge. High charging power minimizes the amount of planning a user has to do around charging, making it easy to recharge on the go or at the start of the day.
Hopefully, Samsung users will soon be able to take full advantage of really fast charging; Be sure to stay tuned for our list of the best Samsung Galaxy phones for new models.
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