Fast Charging Capability 65W Galaxy S26 Ultra Threatened Due To Snapdragon Chip Heat Problem

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra faces problems with fast charging (photo: x @HardwarePremium)

JAKARTA - Internal test results show that the 65W fast charging feature on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not materialize due to the problem of excess heat on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

This thermal problem could hinder the implementation of safe and stable fast charging, forcing Samsung to be more careful. Interestingly, similar obstacles were not found in Samsung's internal-made Exynos chips in parallel testing.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the most anticipated phones for 2026. The initial leak stated a significant increase, including 65W fast charging support. However, the latest test data shows the possibility of this feature being canceled. Not because of the limited Samsung hardware, but because of problems that come from the main engine Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm.

According to a report from the technology account @SPYGO19726, the latest Snapdragon chip faces a pretty serious 'thermal bottleneck'. The chip's heat profile reportedly made 65W fast charging unsafe and stable during internal stress tests. This hot issue is said to be one of the main reasons why Samsung continues to debate the distribution of Snapdragon and Exynos chips in various market areas.

In internal testing, the Exynos 2600 version reportedly does not face similar constraints, indicating that Samsung's own chip which has been considered weaker may eventually be able to compete with Snapdragon.

Samsung is known to be very careful in terms of batteries and charging since the Galaxy Note 7 incident several years ago. The company is still implementing strict security protocols known as NOTE-7 Compliance Protocols. This means that safety remains a top priority compared to pursuing charging speeds.

If the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip fails to keep the temperature steady at 65W, it is likely that Samsung will choose a safer option with lower charging speed.

Samsung is currently finalizing the Galaxy S26 Ultra ahead of its expected launch in February 2026. However, the company appears to be facing a classic dilemma: taking a risk with super fast charging performance or keeping it safe at standard speeds. For fans, this may mean hope for a major increase in the charging sector needs to be slightly lowered