Galaxy Ultra smartphones may get batteries larger than 5,000 mAh
By ForGeeks
Samsung may increase battery capacity in its Galaxy Ultra lineup for the first time in years: according to trade publications and leaks, the company is considering batteries above 5,000 mAh for future models.
Samsung may increase battery capacity in its Galaxy Ultra lineup for the first time in years.
The Galaxy Ultra lineup has been equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery for several generations. That bar was set back in 2020 with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and has been maintained ever since, including the current Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Against a backdrop of Chinese manufacturers that have long offered higher-capacity batteries, Samsung has been increasingly criticized for its conservative approach to flagship battery life.
The situation could start to change as early as the next generation. According to industry sources, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will allegedly get a 5,200 mAh battery. Technically, the 200 mAh boost looks small, but it’s the first step beyond the usual 5,000 mAh threshold for Ultra models in several years.
First signals from budget models
An additional indicator of possible changes has come from Samsung’s budget smartphones. Certification data indicates that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A07 5G may get a 6,000 mAh battery. That’s a notable figure for the junior A-series, which already surpasses the batteries in the company’s flagship devices.
Samsung has previously introduced individual hardware solutions first in affordable models and then carried them over to the higher-end lineups. This approach was used, in particular, in the proliferation of front camera cutouts. Therefore, the appearance of a 6,000 mAh battery in the A-series can be seen as a test of a new format before a possible introduction in the S-series.
Limitations and future prospects
One of the factors holding back the growth of battery capacity is cited as regulatory requirements in the US. For this reason, Samsung may release the same models with different batteries for separate markets. In particular, it’s possible that the Galaxy A07 5G with a 6,000mAh battery will only be available in some countries, while the company will keep the more modest specs for the US.
The Galaxy A07 5G with a 6,000mAh battery will be available only in some countries, while the company will keep the more modest specs for the US.
Nevertheless, the very fact that such devices are appearing indicates that Samsung is gradually rethinking its battery strategy. If the trend continues, increased battery capacity in the Galaxy Ultra lineup could become a reality in the next generation of flagships, tentatively after 2026 to 2027.
