Samsung’s next big flagship may not bring the charging leap many were hoping for. A fresh certification filing just confirmed the Galaxy S26 Ultra will once again cap out at 45W wired charging, despite earlier speculation about a bump to 60W.
The listing, spotted on China’s Quality Certification Center, confirms support for 10V/4.5A or 15V/3A charging—exactly the same figures as the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Since Chinese models typically showcase Samsung’s top specifications, it’s unlikely that global versions will differ. The rest of the lineup seems just as cautious: both the Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge are still expected to stick to 25W charging. For context, the iPhone 17 Pro models support 40W fast charging, a major difference from the base and Edge models of the current and upcoming Galaxy flagship lineup.
That means buyers looking for a dramatic improvement in charging speeds may be left disappointed, especially when many Android flagships from China—including Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and OnePlus—are already pushing 100W or higher. Samsung, by contrast, appears to be leaning on “battery health” and user safety while equipping the base and Edge models with limited cooling measures. The Ultra is expected to keep its 5,000 mAh cell, so charging times will likely remain unchanged.
It’s not the only area drawing concern, however. Leaks have hinted that the Ultra’s 3x zoom camera could actually take a step backward with a smaller sensor. Combined with the charging news, the S26 Ultra may feel more like an incremental update, just to maintain the yearly release cycle, rather than a generational leap that urges S25 Ultra users to upgrade.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series in January 2026. Until then, the company is promoting a “Mystery Box” preorder package with extras like a free case and screen protector. Whether that’s enough to distract fans from the lack of hardware upgrades remains to be seen.
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