Slated for a January 2026 launch, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could finally deliver a better balance between power and portability—something users have long been asking for.
According to X tipster @chunvn8888, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will pack a 5,500mAh battery—up from the 5,000mAh cell in its predecessor. While the 10% bump is a welcome change, it still falls short of the massive 6,000mAh+ batteries seen in most Chinese rivals. However, Samsung appears to be making up for it with other improvements.
The bigger story might be the 65W wired charging support. This would be the fastest charging speed ever offered on a Samsung phone, finally moving beyond the 45W cap that’s been in place since the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Wireless charging is also getting a boost. The S26 Ultra is expected to support 25W wireless speeds using the new Qi2 standard. It might require a magnetic case for optimal performance, but it’s still a notable jump for Samsung in the wireless charging space.
Despite the larger battery, the device is rumored to be even slimmer than last year’s model. Thanks to a more efficient internal layout, the S26 Ultra could be as thin as 7.9mm, down from 8.2mm.
Performance upgrades are also expected. The phone will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy, though it’s still unclear whether the chip will be made by TSMC with slightly higher clock speeds, or by Samsung Foundry using its new 2nm process—similar to the Exynos 2600 expected in the base model.
Still, not everyone is thrilled. Some users have voiced disappointment over the relatively modest battery increase, saying Samsung needs to go further to truly compete with flagship phones from China that offer larger batteries without sacrificing thickness or weight.
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