Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Faster Charging, Thinner Design, and Snapdragon Power

Galaxy S26 Ultra Upgrades

• ⚡ Fast charging is finally coming to the S26 Ultra, with speeds increasing from 45W to 65W, reducing full charge time from 58 minutes to an estimated 40-45 minutes.
• 📱 Despite the battery size remaining at 5,000 mAh, the S26 Ultra is expected to be thinner and lighter.
• 🚀 The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip, promising efficiency gains.

Galaxy S26 Edge and Battery Tech

• 💎 Samsung is also introducing the Galaxy S26 Edge with an even thinner form factor.
• 🔋 This new Edge model will feature a bigger battery thanks to new battery technology, potentially silicon carbon, though its application to the Ultra model remains unclear.

Processor Strategy and Foldables

• ⚙️ The entire Galaxy S26 series will feature the Snapdragon 82 chip, with some S26 and S26 Plus models in certain markets potentially using the Exynos 2600.
• 🌍 Ultra models are expected to be Snapdragon exclusive globally.
• 📈 In terms of foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is seeing a sales increase of 9% compared to the previous generation, while the Flip 7 FE has no demand and the standard Flip 7 is expected to perform better than its predecessor.

Pre-Order Deals

• ⏳ Today is the last day to take advantage of Samsung's pre-order deals, which include up to $1,200 in savings, a $50 Samsung credit, free Samsung Care, and storage upgrades.