- A reliable tipster has suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could get 60W wired charging
- This would be a significant upgrade over the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 45W wired charging
- The upgrade reportedly allows the phone to charge from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes under test conditions
A reliable tipster has suggested that Samsung could give the rumored Galaxy S26 Ultra a big charging upgrade by increasing its wired power consumption.
Well-known leaker and tipster Ice Universe has suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will support 60W wired charging, up from 45W on the Galaxy S25 Ultra released in 2025.
Ice Universe added that Samsung had recorded the Galaxy S26 Ultra charging from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes under controlled conditions, but also said this could vary in the real world.
Ice Universe is a household name when it comes to smartphone rumors and has a good track record when it comes to these kinds of tips.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra already boasts one of the best power draw features of any mainstream flagship phone. But it is overshadowed by the OnePlus 15’s 80W wired charging, as well as various models from Chinese brands such as Oppo, Xiaomi and Honor, all of which often release phones with support for very powerful charging.
A 60W wired charging capability would put Samsung on a more equal footing with these rival brands. Competing with OnePlus is likely the priority here, as it’s the only Chinese phone maker with a significant presence in the US.
This latest tip from Ice Universe is consistent with previous rumors shared by German publication WinFuture (automatically translated by Google), in a report that also suggests a 45W power consumption for the Galaxy S26 Plus and 25W for the standard Galaxy S26.
That would make the Galaxy S26 Ultra the only member of the new lineup to get a cable charging upgrade — meaning Samsung fans may have to pay to make the most of this new technology (especially if rumors of Galaxy S26 price hikes are confirmed).
Personally, I think charging speed is a make-or-break factor when buying a phone. I use the Oppo Find X9 Pro day to day with a first-party 80W charger and the difference it has made to my phone routine is simply enormous. A high charging wattage minimizes the amount of planning a user has to do around charging, making it easy to top up on the go or at the start of the day.
Hopefully, Samsung users will be able to make the most of really fast charging soon – be sure to keep an eye out for our list of the best Samsung Galaxy phones for new models.
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