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Firmware Leak Points to 60W Wired Charging for Galaxy S26 Ultra

Firmware strings labeled Super Fast Charging 3.0 suggest a move beyond 45W under Samsung’s USB Power Delivery approach.

Overview

  • Android Authority identified a “Super Fast Charging 3.0” reference in circulating One UI 8.5 firmware, as reported by SamMobile and News18.
  • Analysts interpret the new label as pointing to roughly 60W wired charging on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, an increase from the current 45W cap.
  • Samsung has not confirmed the feature or specified any charging wattage for the upcoming device.
  • Samsung’s charging history ranges from 15W on the Galaxy S6 to 45W on recent Ultras, with a period at 25W on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
  • Coverage continues to tip an early‑2026 debut for the S26 lineup, with Samsung expected to stick with USB Power Delivery rather than proprietary high‑wattage systems.