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China Certification Points to Galaxy S26 Keeping 25W/45W Wired Charging

The listings suggest Samsung is favoring a conservative, safety‑first battery strategy.

Overview

  • China’s CQC certification shows the Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge capped at 25W and the S26 Ultra at 45W, undercutting earlier 60W expectations for the Ultra.
  • The certified entries appeared under concealed identifiers but detailed voltage and amp limits that translate to the stated wattages, as reported by SamMobile and others.
  • These ratings match the Galaxy S25 series and continue the 25W/45W ceilings Samsung has largely kept since the S22 generation.
  • Rivals now commonly ship much faster wired charging, with several Chinese flagships at 100W or more and Apple’s iPhone 17 line around 40W.
  • Some coverage notes global variants could differ from the Chinese model, though the CQC filings are viewed as strong indications of Samsung’s planned hardware limits.