# Compatible charger unlocks the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 60-watt charging speed

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-accessory-samsung-galaxy-s26-users-should-be-taking-advantage-of/
- Published: 2026-11-07T14:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T14:47:57+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2304963/samsung-galaxy-s26-users-accessory-take-advantage-of/
- Topics: Gadgets

## Key points

- The S26 Ultra supports wired charging up to 60 watts.
- A compatible charger is needed to reach that speed.
- Wireless charging at 25 watts requires a pad and magnetic case.

## Summary

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra can charge at up to 60 watts, a first for the company’s phones, but Samsung does not include a charger in the box. The article says owners with older or lower-powered chargers may miss out on the faster charging, making a compatible charger a useful accessory.

The Ultra can reach about 75 per cent charge in 30 minutes when using Samsung’s Super Fast Charging 3.0. The base S26 remains at 25-watt wired charging but has a larger 4,300 mAh battery, up from 4,000 mAh in the S25. For wireless charging, the S26+ supports up to 20 watts and the Ultra up to 25 watts; taking advantage of the latter requires a compatible charging pad and magnetic case, as the phones lack built-in alignment magnets.

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