Earlier this year, reports began circulating that Samsung was developing enhanced battery technology for its upcoming Galaxy models. Now that it’s May and we’ve just seen the launch of the sleek Galaxy S25 Edge, which lacks these anticipated upgrades, our focus shifts to the second half of the year and the Galaxy S26 series. A new report suggests that upgraded battery technology is indeed on the way, although it differs from what was previously discussed.

The latest information comes from South Korea’s The Elec, revealing that Samsung SDI is exploring SUS CAN battery technology. This new approach utilizes stainless steel and is expected to increase capacity, improve charging speeds, and mitigate the common swelling issue seen with current batteries.

While many specifics about Samsung’s new developments remain unclear, it’s noteworthy that this report does not mention silicon carbon batteries. We’ve noticed that several Chinese manufacturers are successfully using silicon carbon technology in their phones, enabling significant battery capacity within the same footprint. Previously, there were indications that Samsung was working to incorporate silicon carbon in the Galaxy S26 series, but there has been no official word from the company on this front.

Upgrades are always welcome, especially if they lead to longer battery life in slimmer devices. We look forward to learning more as we approach the release of this year’s new Galaxy Z foldables.

// The Elec