Samsung is preparing to unveil its next generation flagship smartphones. Before the global announcement, the Galaxy S25 series has appeared on a significant certification, revealing some details about the devices. Sadly, there's one area where these premium phones fall short.
Galaxy S25 Series: Charging Speed Remains a Concern
The Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra have been spotted on the FCC certification (via 91Mobiles), suggesting that their launch is just around the corner. Given that the South Korean tech giant introduced the Galaxy S24 series in January this year, it's likely that the new models will follow a similar timeline. Besides these, there's also speculation about a Galaxy S25 Slim model that could compete with the iPhone 17 Air.
However, focusing on the main models, the entire lineup still lacks in the charging department. The FCC database shows the main trio with model numbers SM-931U, SM-936U, and SM-938U, all supporting 5G, Bluetooth, NFC, GNSS, and dual-band WiFi. Unfortunately, the Galaxy S25 is bundled with the EP-TA800 charging adapter, which only allows 25W fast charging. This is far behind what other Android competitors are offering. Even Apple has improved its charging speeds to match Samsung.
Details on Charging Adapters
On a brighter note, the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra will come with a 45W fast charging adapter. The S25 Ultra will even include an S-Pen. However, it appears that Samsung may be lowering standards in wireless charging as well. The Galaxy S25 has been listed with just 9W wireless charging, a decrease from the 15W offered by its predecessor. This means we might not only be seeing outdated technology but potentially a downgrade. We'll have to wait for the official launch to find out more, but perhaps we will see improvements in charging by 2026.
