Recent reports indicate that Samsung is working on making the Galaxy S26 Edge thinner while accommodating a larger battery. According to the same source, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is confirmed to support charging speeds surpassing 45W. However, it seems there won’t be a corresponding increase in battery capacity, which may disappoint some users.
Ice Universe, a known leaker, provided additional insights regarding the Galaxy S26 Ultra on Weibo. He claims Samsung is targeting a thickness of less than 8mm for the device. This is an improvement from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which measures 8.2mm, and is a notable reduction from the 8.6mm thickness of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
However, this pursuit of a sleeker profile appears to come at the cost of battery capacity, as Samsung seems set to continue with the 5,000mAh battery used in previous Ultra models. It is puzzling why Samsung isn’t adopting the innovative battery technology planned for the Galaxy S26 Edge to enhance the S26 Ultra’s battery. Despite its flagship status, the S25 Ultra has the smallest battery in its class when compared to competitors like the OnePlus 13, which boasts a larger 6,000mAh battery thanks to advanced silicon-carbon technology.
On a positive note, the leaker expects Samsung will increase charging speeds to 60W, significantly shortening the time it takes to charge from 0% to 100%. However, it is likely that this peak charging rate will only be achieved when the battery is nearly empty. Additionally, the Galaxy S26 lineup is set to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, which offers improved performance and efficiency.
Despite these concerns, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has emerged as Samsung’s best-selling Ultra model in recent years. Its combination of sleek design and robust AI capabilities has resonated well with consumers. It appears Samsung intends to continue this approach in the upcoming models rather than engage in a specifications-driven competition with its rivals.
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