Tech Desk 
Feb 11, 2025
Samsung is reportedly working on a major battery upgrade for its next Galaxy S26 series, as it's expected to utilise silicon-carbon batteries, a new technology that could enhance battery life without increasing the battery size.
The latest Galaxy S25 series launched recently, but it appears that a considerable portion of buyers was disappointed as the latest Galaxy S series came with the same battery sizes as the previous models.
Samsung Galaxy S26 to come with silicon-carbon batteries (rumour)
Several rumours suggest that Samsung is willing to improve battery performance in the Galaxy S26 lineup by adopting this new technology.
According to Android Police, Samsung is considering silicon-carbon batteries, which allow manufacturers to pack more energy into the same space. This means longer battery life without making the phone bigger.
Although Samsung is reportedly being cautious about this change, other brands are already using similar technology in their flagship smartphone lineups.
It was also learned that the company went through an unfortunate battery issue with the Galaxy Note 7 in 2016 when faulty batteries caused phones to overheat and explode. The incident led to a massive recall and hurt Samsung’s reputation at the time.
The Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch in 2026. As of now, it is not confirmed whether this series will definitely have silicon-carbon batteries.
