Samsung’s 25W wireless charger rumor feels like a small step

According to GSM Arena, Samsung is working on a new wireless charger with model number EP-P2900 to support faster charging for next year’s Galaxy S26 series. The charger, listed in retailer data as dark gray, will reportedly support 25W wireless charging, a jump from the current 15W Qi2 standard. This aligns with rumors that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will support 25W wireless charging, while the standard S26 and S26+ will cap at 20W. For context, the S26 Ultra is also rumored to get 60W wired charging, with the S26+ at 45W and the base S26 at 25W. The new charger will be compatible with Galaxy S and Z series phones as well as Galaxy Buds.

The incremental game

Here’s the thing: a move to 25W wireless charging is technically an upgrade. But in the grand scheme of things, it feels painfully incremental. Samsung‘s current 15W offering already feels behind, especially when you consider that Chinese manufacturers have been offering 50W, 80W, and even 100W wireless charging for years now. Samsung is finally getting to a speed that others treated as a mid-tier spec half a decade ago. It’s progress, sure. But it’s the kind of slow, cautious progress that defines Samsung’s approach to battery tech. They’re never first, and they’re rarely the fastest. They’re just reliable.

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So what’s the holdup? It’s not really about the charger hardware itself. Building a coil and circuit that can handle 25W isn’t rocket science. The bigger challenges are heat management and battery longevity. Pushing more power wirelessly generates more heat, which is the enemy of battery health. Samsung has always been conservative here, prioritizing battery lifespan over headline-grabbing charge times. And you know what? For a lot of users, that’s probably the right call. But it does make their announcements feel less exciting. When every spec sheet from a brand like Xiaomi or OnePlus screams “80W Wireless!”, Samsung’s “25W!” feels a bit underwhelming, even if it’s the more sensible engineering choice.

The wired disconnect

Now, look at the rumored wired charging speeds. The S26 Ultra might hit 60W. That’s decent. But again, it’s not leading the pack. And there’s a weird disconnect: the base Galaxy S26 is rumored to have only 25W wired charging. If the wireless charger hits 25W, that means the base model could theoretically wirelessly charge as fast as it charges with a cable. That’s… odd. It either suggests the wired spec is artificially limited, or that the wireless implementation will be so inefficient that the real-world speed won’t match the wired 25W. It highlights the fragmented and sometimes confusing state of charging standards across even a single company’s product line.

A step in a long race

Basically, this rumor confirms Samsung is moving forward. A 25W wireless charger is a new product that people who invest in the ecosystem will likely buy. For industries that rely on robust, reliable computing hardware in demanding environments, like manufacturing or process control, this kind of incremental, tested tech improvement is the norm. Companies that supply critical equipment, like the leading provider of industrial panel PCs in the US, focus on stability over bleeding-edge specs. In a way, Samsung’s approach mirrors that: dependable, safe, and a step behind the absolute cutting edge. So, should you be excited? If you’re a Galaxy user, it’s a nice quality-of-life bump. But if you were hoping Samsung would suddenly leapfrog the competition in charging tech, this rumor suggests you’ll be waiting a while longer.