Samsung Galaxy S26 may finally get faster charging support
What's the story
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch in India and global markets next month. The latest leaks give us a better idea of what to expect from the standard model. While earlier rumors hinted at minor upgrades for the base Galaxy S26, a new tip suggests a major improvement could be on its way: faster charging speeds.
Charging upgrade
Galaxy S26 could support 45W fast charging
Tipster Ahmed Qwaider has claimed that Samsung is likely to boost the charging speeds on the base Galaxy S26. The device is said to support 45W fast wired charging, a major upgrade from the 25W charging offered on its predecessor, the Galaxy S25. This would bring it in line with other models in the series such as last year's Galaxy S25+ and Ultra variants which already supported 45W charging.
Specification uncertainty
Conflicting reports on charging speed upgrade
However, not all reports agree with the charging upgrade. Well-known tipster Ice Universe has previously claimed that Samsung will stick with 25W charging on the base Galaxy S26. This contradiction means the final specifications remain uncertain, though a faster charging option would be a welcome addition given the limited changes expected elsewhere in other areas of the device.
Battery details
Galaxy S26 to retain same battery capacity
Reports suggest the Galaxy S26 will keep the same 4,300mAh battery capacity as its predecessor. This indicates that any improvement in charging would be more about speed than size. The device is also expected to stick with the same camera setup as the Galaxy S25, including a 50MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
Processor split
Chipset strategy to differ across models
The latest leaks also hint at a split in chipset strategy. The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are said to be powered by Samsung's in-house Exynos 2600 processor, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This approach would mirror Samsung's recent strategy of reserving the most powerful silicon for its Ultra model.