Samsung’s charging speeds have felt stuck in time for a while. Since 2019’s Note 10+, the company has topped out at 45W fast charging — respectable back then, but sluggish by today’s standards. That could finally change with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to fresh leaks from tipster @UniverseIce on X and Weibo. If the leak holds, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will support 60W fast charging, marking the first jump in six years. It’s a modest but meaningful improvement that could bring Samsung closer to what other Android flagships like OnePlus and Xiaomi have been offering for years.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy: More Power, More Speed
The leak also points to a new customized chip: the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy — expected to be exclusive to Samsung’s flagship series. The standout detail? A peak clock speed of 4.74GHz. That’s faster than the 4.47GHz top speed in the Galaxy S25’s Elite chip, and well above the 4.32GHz found in the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Built on TSMC’s N3P Node
Performance gains will be significant. The chip is reportedly built on TSMC’s N3P process, which should bring better power efficiency and GPU gains across the board. Samsung’s long-standing partnership with Qualcomm on “for Galaxy” chips appears to be alive and well — and faster than ever.
Battery Might Stay the Same — or Grow Slightly
While the S26 Ultra might bring faster charging, the battery itself may stay familiar. Most leaks point to the same 5,000mAh capacity used since the Galaxy S20 Ultra. However, a few reports hint at a slight increase to 5,500mAh — though that remains unconfirmed.
A Thinner Body, Bigger Screen, and Slightly Lighter Frame
One small but interesting detail from the leak: the S26 Ultra will be thinner than its predecessor, coming in under 8mm thick. That’s surprisingly slim for a device packing flagship hardware and a massive battery. At the same time, the phone’s screen is will get larger, and the overall body may grow slightly in both length and width — likely a result of slimmer bezels and design refinements. Despite the bigger screen, the weight is dropping by a few grams.
Still Months Away — But the Leaks Have Started Rolling
The Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t expected until early 2026, likely in the usual January–February launch window. But with chipset launches, production leaks, and early supply chain whispers starting to trickle out, we’ll likely learn a lot more before the end of the year.
For now, it’s clear that Samsung is refining — not reinventing — its flagship formula. Faster charging, thinner builds, and a clocked-up chip may not sound radical, but they could add up to one of the company’s most polished Ultra phones yet.
