Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Rumored for Renewed Wireless Charging Boost
Samsung Electronics is reportedly going to bring wireless charging capabilities in line with all the other flagship advances in the forthcoming Galaxy S26 series set for next year. It would also mark the first upgrade in wireless charging speeds in the company in about six years.
The Upgrade in Charging Details Reported
Industry sources revealed wireless charging will not be the same throughout the various models in the Galaxy S26 series.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 25 watts (W)
- Galaxy S26 Standard & Plus: 20 watts (W)
This significantly uplifts the current status of the Galaxy S25 series, with all models supporting a maximum of 15W wireless charging. Theoretical charging speed of 25W cuts charging time by 40% compared to 15W such that about 100-minute charge time is brought lower to 60 minutes.
Catching Up with Rivals
Samsung has continued its policy of providing a maximum of 15W wireless power transfers since the Galaxy S20 series in 2020. The performance of this specification is perfunctorily shy of other manufacturers. Apple's iPhone 16 series supports 25W using the Qi2 standard, while Chinese manufacturers like Huawei and Xiaomi deliver up to 50W.
Apparently, the previous cautious view that Samsung had previously adopted was an inclination toward keeping a high charge safety level after the infamous Galaxy Note 7 battery incident.
Future Impacts and Market Development
Should this upgrade come to fruition on the Galaxy S series, it is believed that this technology might eventually migrate into the foldable Galaxy Z series and over time into more and more mid-range devices. This would also potentially open new avenues for companies supplying components for wireless charging such as Wits, AmoTeK, and HansolTechnics.
