Samsung has recently shown minimal advancements in charging speeds for its devices. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, their latest flagship, is capable of 45W wired fast charging. However, the much pricier Galaxy Z Fold 7 only supports a modest 25W.
This trend of limited charging performance tends to extend to Samsung’s budget devices, which have typically been capped at 25W. Fortunately, this may change with the anticipated Galaxy S25 FE. A TUV listing for the model SM-731, expected to be released as the Galaxy S25 FE, indicates that it could support charging capabilities of 45W, utilizing either DC 10V 4.5A or 15V 3A.
This would be a significant upgrade from the Galaxy S24 FE, which only offered 25W charging. In comparison, the standard Galaxy S25 remains at the same 25W threshold. This means the new Fan Edition could surpass the standard model in at least this aspect.
Nonetheless, when considering Samsung’s current fast charging technology, it is unlikely that the overall charging time will see a dramatic decrease. Even with a larger battery, the S25 FE may reach only about 70% charge in 30 minutes, with the final 30% taking an additional 20–25 minutes. For instance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra takes about 55 minutes to fully charge its 5,000mAh battery despite its 45W input capability.
While the TUV listing does not provide details on wireless charging speeds, it is expected that Samsung will maintain the standard 15W limit seen in its other devices. However, there may be an addition of Qi2 ‘Ready’ support, allowing for compatibility with magnetic accessories through specialized cases. In parallel, a TUV listing for the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite suggests it will support only 25W wired charging, the same as its predecessor and slower than the 45W charging available in the rest of the Tab S10 series.
Samsung is anticipated to unveil the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S10 Lite in October, along with the potential announcement of its first tri-folding device at the same event.
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