How fast does the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra charge?

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The Quick Numbers

Wired (60W): 75% in 30 minutes, full charge in ~55 minutes Wireless (25W): Full charge in ~90 minutes Reverse wireless (4.5W): For topping off earbuds and watches

Wired Charging: Faster Than Before

Samsung bumped wired charging to 60W this year, up from 45W on the S25 Ultra. A 30-minute charge during lunch gets you to 75%—usually enough to finish the day.

One catch: The box includes a USB-C cable but no charger. You'll need a USB-PD 3.0 charger rated at 60W or higher. Samsung sells a 65W adapter, but any third-party USB-PD charger from Anker, Belkin, or similar brands works fine.

Wireless Charging: Decent Speed

The S26 Ultra supports 25W wireless charging, but you need a Qi2.2 charger to hit that speed. Older wireless chargers still work—you'll just get 10–15W instead.

Full wireless charge takes about 90 minutes at 25W. If you drop your phone on a charger overnight, speed probably doesn't matter much. But for quick wireless top-ups, the faster speed helps.

Cases work fine with wireless charging, though extra-thick or metal cases might slow things down.

Reverse Wireless Charging: Emergency Use

You can wirelessly charge other devices—earbuds, watches, even another phone—by placing them on the back of the S26 Ultra. At 4.5W, it's slow. Think of it as emergency mode: your friend's phone died and needs enough juice for one call, or your earbuds need 15 minutes to make it through your workout.

Pro Tip

Given the S26 Ultra's excellent battery life, you probably won't charge to 100% daily. A quick 30-minute plug-in keeps most people going indefinitely.