- A reliable tipster suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could benefit from 60W wired charging
- This would be a substantial upgrade over the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 45W wired charging.
- The upgrade would allow the phone to charge from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes under testing conditions.
A reliable tipster has suggested that Samsung could give the rumored Galaxy S26 Ultra a major charging upgrade by increasing its wired power consumption.
Popular tipster and tipster Ice Universe has suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will support 60W wired charging, compared to 45W on the Galaxy S25 Ultra released in 2025.
Ice Universe added that Samsung recorded the Galaxy S26 Ultra charging from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes under controlled conditions, but also said this could vary in the real world.
Ice Universe is a household name when it comes to smartphone rumors and has a good track record when it comes to this kind of advice.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra already has one of the best power consumption ratings of any widely available flagship phone. But it’s dwarfed by the OnePlus 15’s 80W wired charging, as well as various models from Chinese brands like Oppo, Xiaomi, and Honor, all of which frequently release phones that support ultra-high-power charging.
A 60W wired charging capability would put Samsung on par with these rival brands. Competing with OnePlus is probably the priority here, as it’s 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.
This 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 to get the most out of this new tech (especially if rumors of a Galaxy S26 price hike are confirmed).
Personally, I think charging speed is a deciding factor when buying a phone. I use the Oppo Find X9 Pro daily with a proprietary 80W charger, and the difference it makes in my phone routine is simply enormous. High charging power minimizes the amount of planning a user needs to do regarding charging, making it easier to charge on the go or at the start of the day.
Hopefully, Samsung users will soon be able to make the most of truly fast charging – be sure to keep an eye on our list of the best Samsung Galaxy phones for the new models.
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