Galaxy S26 leak suggests potential battery strategy from Samsung
In the world of smartphones, Samsung is making waves with its focus on creating slimmer devices without compromising on battery capacity. This approach is particularly evident in the company's latest offerings, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung's latest foldable device, boasts a significant reduction in thickness compared to its predecessor, the Fold 6. Remarkably, it maintains the same 4,400mAh battery capacity, thanks to hinge and internal architecture innovations. The Galaxy Z Flip 7, another foldable model, has also been redesigned to be thinner and lighter, partly due to a redesigned high-density circuit board and a battery upgrade that adds 300 mAh while reducing thickness.
Samsung's emphasis on slimming down premium phones extends to the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was made ultra-slim through the shrinking of several components and the creation of a new motherboard. Interestingly, the upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge, rumoured to replace the Galaxy Plus model, is expected to have a 4200mAh battery, up from the Galaxy S25 Edge's 3900mAh battery, thanks to the use of new battery material technology.
However, it seems that Samsung isn't applying its component shrinking technology across all Galaxy S26 units. It is unclear if the base model Galaxy S26, possibly named the "Galaxy S26 Pro", will use this technology and increase battery size, or if Samsung is just making the phone bigger to increase battery size. A new leak suggests that the base model Galaxy S26 will have a 4300mAh battery, up from 4000mAh on the Galaxy S25, which, if accurate, would make it bigger than the Plus option historically.
The redesign of the 200MP camera to save space in the Galaxy S25 Edge is a strong indication that this new technology will be reserved for Samsung's most expensive phones. Moreover, Samsung views slimmer phones as part of a high-end mobile experience and does not plan to fill the space saved by new motherboard technology with bigger batteries for this next round of phones.
In contrast, for non-premium or mainstream models, Samsung's strategy appears to be more focused on improving battery materials and chemistry to boost capacity within a slim frame, rather than extensive physical component shrinking. This approach is expected to be seen in the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, with the potential use of advanced battery materials like silicon-carbon anodes.
Samsung's commitment to slimming down its devices has earned it accolades, with the company claiming prizes like the world's thinnest foldable phone. The new Galaxy Z Fold 7, for instance, has been described as a "big deal" due to its slimness.
In addition to its focus on design, Samsung is also offering incentives to buyers of its premium devices. A new 5-year credit offer has been made to Galaxy Z Fold 7 buyers, further sweetening the deal for those seeking a slimmer, high-end mobile experience.
As we look forward to the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, it's clear that Samsung's focus on slimming down its devices without compromising on battery capacity is a significant trend. Whether this approach will be applied across all models remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Samsung is pushing the boundaries of smartphone design.
- The Samsung Store near me may have the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the latest foldable smartphone from the company, known for being slimmer but maintaining the same battery capacity as its predecessor.
- If you're in the market for a new smartphone, you might consider the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which are expected to focus on improved battery materials and chemistry to boost capacity within slim frames, following Samsung's trend of designing slimmer devices without compromising on battery capacity.
