Samsung May Launch Galaxy S26 with High-Capacity Silicon Carbon Batteries

According to a report from FNNews, Samsung is planning to introduce its Galaxy S26 series with advanced Silicon Carbon batteries that have capacities of up to 6,000mAh.

Silicon Carbon battery technology offers higher capacity compared to traditional graphite-based batteries. This move comes as competitors offering larger options while Samsung has maintained a standard battery capacity of 4,000mAh to 5,000mAh in its Galaxy S25 series.

The Silicon Carbon batteries are expected to increase battery capacity that the Galaxy S26 could feature a 4,500mAh battery, the S26+ a 5,500mAh battery, and the S26 Ultra a 6,000mAh battery.

However, there are concerns regarding the lifespan of these batteries. A Samsung Electronics official mentioned that while using silicon anode material could increase capacity, challenges related to battery lifespan and production costs remain. Reports say the company is exploring various measures to address these issues before a final decision is made.

If implemented, the larger batteries could also lead to improved charging speeds by aiming to maintain a charging time of around one hour for the 6,000mAh battery by increasing the charging power to 65W.