Galaxy S26's Biggest Battery Upgrade Could Be iPhone-Inspired

It’s only been a few months since Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series, and the rumors regarding the S26 series have already started swirling on the internet. Recently, the rumor mill suggested that Samsung might bring back the processor divide with the Galaxy S26 series. Also, there are reports that the S26 Edge might take over the S26 Plus. Now, another source has shared some details regarding the Galaxy S26 series’ battery tech.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series could adopt the “SUS CAN” battery tech

According to South Korea’s The Elec, Samsung is planning to adopt a new battery technology that can “dramatically increase” battery capacity in its “next model,” presumably the Galaxy S26. The source mentions that this battery will utilize a stainless-steel material that Samsung SDI (the company’s battery manufacturing subsidiary) is developing.

In the battery industry, people commonly refer to this technology as “SUS CAN.” The report suggests that this tech aims to boost energy density and improve charging speeds of batteries. Furthermore, it also helps suppress battery swelling, which usually occurs due to repeated charging and discharging cycles.

Samsung aims to boost battery life and user experience

The Elec’s report also mentions that Apple has already adopted this stainless steel “SUS CAN” battery tech on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, an iFixit teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max shows a metal-encased battery only on the former variant. It appears that Samsung will be borrowing the iPhone 16 Pro’s battery tech in its upcoming Galaxy S26 series of phones.

Samsung seems to be aiming to boost battery life and user experience in its future Galaxy S series models. The brand’s current Galaxy S25 series of devices has received criticism from reviewers for sub-par battery life compared to their rivals. So the “SUS CAN” battery tech could help the brand come close to the competitors.

It’s worth adding that the report also mentions that Samsung adopting the new battery tech is apparently a result of the EU’s solid-state battery regulations. In 2023, the EU enacted a rule that mandates all phones to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. However, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed anything yet. So, we’ll need to wait and see what Samsung has planned for its upcoming flagships.

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