0-75% in just 30 minutes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will finally have truly fast charging

It looks like the wind is changing at Samsung with the arrival of the next generation of flagship.

After years of anticipation and demands from the most demanding users, the South Korean giant seems finally ready to bridge the technological gap, introducing in the near future Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra a significantly faster wired charging compared to the past.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: wired charging will be significantly faster

The latest rumors, circulated by the well-known and reliable informant @UniverseIce on X, paint a very promising picture for the next “king of the Galaxy line”. According to leaks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will support a wired fast charging at 60 W.

Although the nominal value may not seem revolutionary taken in isolation, the real news lies in the charging curve efficiency: the device would be able to go from 0% to 75% in just 30 minutes.

This figure represents a clear improvement over the company’s current standards, which for a long time relied on 45 W charging, whose actual speed did not always guarantee substantial advantages over less powerful chargers.

It is worth noting that the figures released presumably refer to tests conducted under controlled conditions by Samsung laboratories.

Consequently, in everyday use, external factors such as ambient temperature and other local variables may slightly influence the final timings, but the promise of reaching three-quarters of the battery in thirty minutes remains an extremely strong selling point for mobility professionals.

The competitive landscape against Chinese rivals

Looking at the global market, this update places the Galaxy S26 Ultra a notch above its predecessors, but still chasing some direct competitors from China. Samsung’s philosophy continues to favor a balance between speed and battery longevity.

Currently, many flagship models from brands such as Xiaomi, OPPO or OnePlus offer charging technologies at 80W or higher, capable of bringing the battery above 90% in the same 30-minute window.

Although the Galaxy S26 Ultra does not break the industry’s absolute speed records, adopting 60W nonetheless marks an important change, signaling Samsung’s willingness to offer a less conservative experience and more in line with modern expectations, without sacrificing the safety and thermal stability of the device.

The revolution is wireless as well

The changes aren’t limited to the cable. Alongside the increase in wired power, interesting details emerge on the wireless charging front.

The Galaxy S26 series should include support for the new Qi2.2 standard, a technology that promises to drastically improve the user experience thanks to the introduction of integrated magnets for perfect alignment, a feature similar to what’s appreciated in Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem or Google’s PixelSnap.

Also in this area, the Ultra model will benefit from privileged treatment. While the Galaxy S26 standard and the Plus model should limit themselves to 20W wireless charging, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will push the bar to 25W.

The addition of the magnetic connector will not only facilitate charging, eliminating the annoying issues of placement on the dock, but will presumably open the doors to a new ecosystem of magnetic accessories, making the next Galaxy generation the most versatile ever in this regard.