Samsung is preparing to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series, with global launch details expected soon. However, ahead of the official announcement, some key information has already surfaced via the FCC certification, revealing several specifications about the upcoming lineup.
Unfortunately, one area where Samsung’s new devices still fall short is charging speed, an area where they’ve been outpaced by competitors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: No Breakthrough in Charging Speed
The Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra have all been spotted on the FCC certification database (via 91Mobiles), fueling speculation that the launch is just around the corner. Given that Samsung released the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year in January, we can expect a similar timeline for the new models to debut. There are also rumors about a potential Galaxy S25 Slim model, which could compete with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air.
However, while the new series will bring some exciting features, the charging technology is still lagging behind. According to the FCC listings, the Galaxy S25 trio (SM-931U, SM-936U, SM-938U) will support essential features like 5G, Bluetooth, NFC, GNSS, and dual-band Wi-Fi, but the real disappointment is the charging speeds.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Charging Speed: Stuck in the Past
The Galaxy S25 model is set to include the EP-TA800 charging adapter, which supports only 25W fast charging. This is a major letdown, as it falls behind even Samsung’s own previous models and remains far behind what many of its Android competitors, such as OnePlus and Xiaomi, are offering. In comparison, Apple has also made significant strides in charging speed, now offering up to 30W on some iPhone models.
On a slightly more positive note, the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra are expected to feature a 45W fast charging adapter—an improvement over the base model but still not industry-leading. Notably, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will also come with an S-Pen embedded, adding more functionality to the device.
A Potential Downgrade in Wireless Charging
Another concerning detail from the FCC certification is that the Galaxy S25 may experience a downgrade in wireless charging. The listing reveals that it will feature 9W wireless charging—down from the 15W wireless chargingsupported by the previous Galaxy S24 model. While it’s unclear whether this will be true across the entire series, it does suggest that some aspects of the Galaxy S25’s charging capabilities could be a step backward.
Will We See Faster Charging in 2026?
While the Galaxy S25 series looks promising in other areas, its charging technology seems to be lagging behind, and it’s likely that the competition will continue to outpace Samsung in this regard. We can only hope that Samsung will address this issue in future iterations, with a major leap in charging speeds possibly coming by 2026.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series will undoubtedly be packed with cutting-edge features, but when it comes to charging speed, it appears the company is playing catch-up. With competitors already offering faster charging solutions, Samsung will need to reconsider its strategy to remain competitive in this crucial area.
We’ll have to wait for the official launch to see if any of this changes, but for now, it seems Samsung’s flagship charging technology is a few steps behind the competition.
