Samsung is reportedly considering a shift to next-gen silicon carbide batteries, and might ship units as large as 7,000 mAh capacity on the Galaxy S26 series.

Samsung may incorporate new battery technology in upcoming phones for improved battery life. While the details aren't clear, reports indicate that the brand my consider silicon-carbon batteries. These batteries will be able to provide more power without expanding the physical size.

Samsung is said to be adding battery-extending technology to the Galaxy S26 smartphone range, though it should arguably have been present in the Galaxy S25 already. South Korean outlet Fnnews has issued a fresh report claiming that Samsung is pondering the use of silicon-carbon (Si-C) battery technology in next year’s Galaxy S26 family.