Samsung's Charging Game Gets a Much-Needed Jolt: Why the S26 Ultra Might Finally Catch Up

Reviewed by Corey Noles You're probably familiar with this scenario: you glance at your Galaxy Ultra's battery level before heading out, see that dreaded 15%, and know you're in for a painfully slow charging session. While Chinese brands have been pushing 100W+ speeds for years, Samsung has stubbornly capped its flagship Ultra series at 45W since 2019. But here's the thing: that's finally about to change. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to break Samsung's six-year charging speed drought. Recent leaks suggest we'll see significantly improved battery charging speeds using new technology that reduces temperatures during charging. We're talking potential jumps to at least 65W fast charging, which could slash full charging times from the current hour-plus marathon to around 40-45 minutes. What you need to know: Current reality: Galaxy S25 Ultra tops out at 45W, taking over an hour to fully charge Competition gap: Chinese brands routinely offer 90-100W charging speeds - literally 4x faste

Samsung's Charging Game Gets a Much-Needed Jolt: Why the S26 Ultra Might Finally Catch Up

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