The Galaxy S26 Ultra may keep the same battery & slow charging—no major upgrades! Will Samsung fall behind rivals? Full specs, launch date & pricing REVEALED!
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is making headlines as leaks have started to surface online. While fans were hoping for a major leap in battery technology, the latest update suggests that the device may offer only minor upgrades — similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Let’s break down everything we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, including its expected launch, features, battery details, and pricing.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Battery: No Major Upgrade in Sight?
Many tech fans were hoping that Samsung would bring high-density silicon-carbon battery technology with the S26 Ultra. This change would have offered higher battery capacity, especially as other brands are already pushing beyond the 6,000mAh mark.
However, that might not happen.
- According to tipster @PandaFlashPro, the S26 Ultra’s battery is currently under 5,400mAh.
- It might still stick with the 5,000mAh battery seen in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- With rivals offering larger batteries and better charging speeds, Samsung could fall behind in this area.
In terms of charging speeds, don’t expect much change either:
- Samsung is still expected to offer 25W or 45W wired charging.
- Wireless charging may remain at just 15W.
- Rumours of 65W charging were denied, but a small bump to 50W is possible.
In 2025, these charging speeds might feel outdated, especially compared to Chinese phones offering 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Expected Launch Timeline
Samsung usually launches its S series phones in January every year, with sales beginning in February.
| Year | Model | Launch | Sales Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | S24 Ultra | January 17 | February 1 |
| 2025 | S25 Ultra | January 20 (Expected) | February 2 (Expected) |
| 2026 | S26 Ultra | Last week of January 2026 (Expected) | First week of February 2026 (Expected) |
So far, there is no official confirmation, but following the trend, the Galaxy S26 Ultra may launch in late January 2026.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Expected Specifications
Even though the battery might not see a big upgrade, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is still expected to pack high-end features.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | – 6.9-inch AMOLED display – Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset (3nm process, not yet officially announced) |
| Operating System | OneUI 8 based on Android 16 |
| Battery | Likely under 5,400mAh, possibly same 5,000mAh as S25 Ultra |
| Wired Charging | Expected to remain at 25W or 45W |
| Wireless Charging | Likely to stay at 15W |
| Rear Cameras | – 200MP main sensor – 50MP ultra-wide lens – 50MP 5x telephoto – 10MP 3x telephoto |
| Front Camera | 12MP under-display selfie camera |
| Storage & RAM | Not confirmed yet; expected to start from 12GB RAM |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Expected Price in India
The Galaxy S26 Ultra could come at a starting price of ₹1,29,999 in India. This would keep it in the premium flagship category, competing with the best from Apple, Xiaomi, and OnePlus.
While the Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to be a strong premium phone, it might not bring the big changes many fans were hoping for — especially in the battery and charging department. Samsung may still focus on software optimisation and camera performance to stay ahead.
More leaks are expected as we move closer to the launch, so stay tuned! Let us know what you think — would you buy the S26 Ultra if it comes with only small upgrades?
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