Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – 5 Major Upgrades Just Confirmed!

Samsung is finally upgrading a feature we’ve all been waiting for since the Note 10 Plus and yes, it took 6 years! But the wait is over, and that’s not the only good news. In this post, you’ll get to know six new updates four for the Galaxy S26 Ultra and two for the Galaxy S26 Edge.

Let’s dive into all the exciting updates.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Upgrades Finally Confirmed

A few days ago, it was confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will keep the same battery size as before. It’s staying at 5,300 mAh because airlines don’t allow batteries larger than this.

But here’s the big change Samsung is finally increasing its charging speed. Since the Note 10 Plus, Samsung was stuck at 45W fast charging. But now, it’s getting better.

Famous leaker Ice Universe has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will get 60W fast charging. And when he says something is confirmed, it usually means it’s 100% true.

Most people were hoping for 65W charging, but 60W is still a solid upgrade. That’s a 15W jump over the old 45W speed.

How Fast Will the S26 Ultra Charge Now?

Right now, the S25 Ultra takes about 1 hour to fully charge with a 45W charger. With 60W, the S26 Ultra is expected to charge fully in just 40-45 minutes.

Some phone companies like OnePlus and Xiaomi offer higher charging speeds, like 80W or even 100W. But those phones only hit peak speed for a few seconds. Samsung, on the other hand, has fine-tuned its charging to stay at the top longer. If this continues with the S26 Ultra, then Samsung’s 60W might actually be better in real-world usage than others using 65W.

S26 Ultra Is Getting Thinner and Lighter

The Galaxy S25 Ultra already lost some weight going from 233 g to 218 g. Now, the S26 Ultra will be even thinner (possibly under 8mm) and also lighter than the S25 Ultra.

While we don’t know the exact weight yet, it’s surprising how Samsung is going back to slimmer and lighter phones something we saw back in 2016. Clearly, phone design is not dead.

Slightly Bigger Display, But Not Too Much

Another small change is the screen size. The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s screen will be 0.3 inches bigger than before. This means the phone will be a tiny bit taller and wider but we’re talking about just a few millimeters here.

Powered by a Faster Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chip

Samsung is also upgrading the processor. The S26 Ultra will be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy, which is clocked at 4.74GHz about 0.3GHz faster than last year’s chip.

Early tests show that performance could go up by 20–30% in single core tasks, which is amazing. Apple’s upcoming A19 Pro chip might beat Samsung in single-core scores, but the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to lead in multi-core performance.

Galaxy S26 Edge Is Getting a Bigger Battery & Slimmer Body

You may know by now that Samsung is replacing the Plus model with the new S26 Edge. Some users were worried about the battery life, but here’s the good news it will have a bigger battery.

Samsung is using new battery technology, which may or may not be silicon carbon, to make this possible. Either way, it’s going to last longer, which is great for people who just want their phone to work all day without caring about specs.

Even better the S26 Edge will be thinner than the S25 Edge, which was already just 5.8mm thick. Samsung might be aiming for 5.5mm, which is also the rumored thickness of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air.

Final Thoughts

Samsung is really stepping up its game with the Galaxy S26 lineup. From faster charging to lighter phones, better chips, and bigger batteries, these are real improvements.

Whether you’re excited about the Ultra or the new Edge model, Samsung’s new phones are finally worth waiting for.