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Galaxy S26 battery could get a massive upgrade thanks to new technology

Samsung's 2026 smartphones could take a page from OnePlus' playbook with new battery tech that could significantly boost endurance

FN News reports that Samsung is looking deeply into using this technology for its next flagships, which is a promising sign given how disappointing it was to find the S25 series stick with the same batteries as last year. When I tested the OnePlus 13, I found its battery life to be some of the best I’ve ever gotten from an Android phone, so the S26 series could provide the same experience, at least in the short term. He’s been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, Newsweek, TheStreet, and more.

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