Samsung is reportedly wanting into a few battery improvements for the Galaxy S26 smartphone, however not the essential one that would make a major distinction.
The South Korean producer has been notably sluggish in adopting the bigger smartphone batteries of Chinese language rivals reminiscent of OnePlus, Xiaomi and Honor. Consequently, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely’s 5000mAh battery nearly appeared small when the cellphone hit the market again in January.
In keeping with The Elec (by way of Android Authority), the Samsung Galaxy S26 vary might properly pack in bigger batteries, however not by way of anticipated means.
Samsung in circuit coaching
The report means that Samsung has positioned orders with ITM Semiconductor for so-called battery safety circuits forward of the launch of its subsequent flagship cellphone vary.
These elements, which forestall overcharging and overvoltage in batteries, will utilise extra superior epoxy molding compound (EMC) expertise, which is seemingly extra space-efficient. Meaning extra space for the batteries themselves.
Whether or not Samsung will utilise this house for bigger batteries within the Galaxy S26 vary stays to be seen, however there are actually rumours on the market that this would be the case.
Luke Baker
Samsung’s SUS strategy
As earlier reviews from the identical supply identified, Samsung can be wanting into switching its battery housing to stainless-steel (referred to as SUS CAN), which might save additional house.
All of which is nice, however notable by its absence right here is any point out that Samsung is trying to implement silicon-carbon (Si-C) battery expertise. This super-dense battery tech is the explanation the OnePlus 13 can provide a 6000mAh battery in a physique that’s no greater than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely with its 5000mAh cell.
With subsequent yr’s flagships (together with the Xiaomi 16) tipped to crack the 7000mAh mark, giving the Samsung Galaxy S26 Extremely a 5500mAh battery (as has been rumoured) might not minimize the mustard.