Galaxy S26 Battery Concerns Emerge: Will Samsung Prioritize Slimness Over Life?
Galaxy S26 Battery Concerns Emerge: Will Samsung Prioritize Slimness Over Life?
Recent reports suggest Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series, including the standard S26 and the S26 Ultra, may not deliver the anticipated significant battery capacity upgrades. Despite advancements in battery technology and growing consumer demand for longer-lasting devices, Samsung appears poised to prioritize thinness over substantial mAh increases.
Sources indicate Samsung could partner with ITM Semiconductor to integrate new battery protection circuits using epoxy molding compound (EMC). This technology aims to improve battery durability and charging efficiency by reducing heat and moisture interference. While EMC could theoretically allow for larger batteries due to smaller circuit sizes, concerns are mounting that Samsung might instead use this innovation to further slim down the S26, maintaining similar battery capacities to previous generations.
This strategy contrasts sharply with rivals like OnePlus, which already employ silicon-carbon battery technology to offer higher capacities (e.g., OnePlus 13 with 6,000 mAh) in slim designs. Even Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to feature a 5,000 mAh cell, a notable increase for the company. The Nothing Phone (3) also offers a 5,150 mAh silicon-carbon battery, putting pressure on Samsung to innovate beyond incremental improvements.
As the Galaxy S26 launch remains several months away, industry watchers hope Samsung reconsiders its approach, opting for larger battery capacities alongside new protective technologies. Consumers are increasingly valuing extended battery life over marginally thinner phone profiles, a sentiment Samsung might do well to heed for its 2026 flagships.
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