The long wait for faster charging on Samsung's flagship is over. Model Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with support for 60W wired charging, which is a 33% increase overproto the previous 45W limit. Quite an important message pro However, the user also benefits from the fact that this new feature does not require the purchase of expensive accessories.
Although it was speculated that pro To achieve the full 60W output, you will need to purchase a stronger 5A cable (which was a requirement for previous generations). pro 45W charging), reality is ultimately Galaxy S26 Ultra completely different. Samsung has optimized the technology so that the phone never exceeds the maximum charging current during charging. proud 3 A.
This means that the standard 3A cable that Samsung includes in the box with the phone is fully capable of transferring maxmaximum supported power. Users do not have to deal with the complicated search for specific cables with the 5A marking to use the full potential of their device.
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Super Fast Charging 3.0 in practice
The new technology, called Super Fast Charging 3.0, allows you to charge the model's 5000mAh battery Ultra from 0 to 75% in just 30 minutes. Pro To achieve these results, a compatible adapter supporting the PD 3.1 standard with PPS function is required.
For this purpose, Samsung has launched a new 60W power adapter that uses 20V at procurrent 3 A. It is thanks to the increase in voltage instead of proSamsung could have maintained compatibility with more common cables.
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Key parameters of charging series Galaxy S26:
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 60W wired, 25W wireless
- Galaxy S26+: 45W wired, 20W wireless
- Galaxy S26: 25W wired, 15W wireless
This move towards open standards and the use of off-the-shelf accessories is a welcome change from Samsung. Unlike some Chinese manufacturers who require proA perfect combination of chargers and cables, sets Galaxy S26 Ultra for versatility and user comfort.
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I must say that I am sincerely pleased with this move by Samsung. We have been with them for years. Ultra models were monitored for overcharging on the spot with 45W charging, which in practice also required a specific 5A cable, otherwise the performance dropped dramatically. The fact that Galaxy S26 Ultra finally speeds up to 60W is great news, but for me the biggest win is the aforementioned compatibility with a standard 3A cable. I know from personal experience how frustrating it is to have a bunch of USB-C cables at home, but pro I don't have to constantly look for that one specific one to get full charging speed. Now I won't have to, and thanks to this I will save not only money on new cables, but also the nerves of choosing them.
