Galaxy S26 Plus: New Flagship with Ultra-Matching Battery Life

Key Takeaways

1. Samsung will launch the Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25, with sales starting afterward.
2. The new models have reduced battery life, reaching 80% capacity after 1,200 charge cycles, compared to 2,000 cycles for the S25 series.
3. The Galaxy S26 Plus has a 100 mAh smaller battery than the Ultra model, due to different chipsets used in Europe.
4. The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports faster charging at 60 W wired and 25 W wireless, while the S26 Plus offers 45 W wired and 15 W wireless.
5. Pricing for the Galaxy S26 Plus is expected to be €1,269 (around $1,495) and €1,459 (approximately $1,719) for the Galaxy S26 Ultra in the Eurozone.

The upcoming releases of the Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra are just around the corner. Samsung will start selling these smartphones only after their launch event, which takes place on February 25. However, Ytechb has managed to obtain the EU energy labels for both devices ahead of schedule. One notable change in these new models, compared to their predecessors, is the decrease in battery life.

Battery Performance Comparison

For reference, the EU rates the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra (currently priced at $833 for refurbished models on Amazon) as maintaining 80% of their peak battery capacity after 2,000 charge cycles. In contrast, the new Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra will reach this level of battery deterioration after just 1,200 cycles. The EU anticipates that both models will still provide the same impressive 55-hour runtime under their testing conditions.

Differences in Specifications

Interestingly, the Galaxy S26 Plus has a 100 mAh smaller battery than the Ultra model. Leaked specification documents reveal that this difference is due to the smartphones using different chipsets in Europe. Samsung is likely to equip the Galaxy S26 Plus with the Exynos 2600 processor, while the Ultra model will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Charging Capabilities

The Galaxy S26 Ultra will have faster charging capabilities compared to the Plus version, with 60 W wired and 25 W wireless charging, opposed to the 45 W and 15 W offered by the Galaxy S26 Plus. At the moment, the Galaxy S26 Plus is expected to be launched in the Eurozone for €1,269 (around $1,495). On the other hand, the Galaxy S26 Ultra should be priced at €1,459 (approximately $1,719) in the same region.

via Ytechb

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