As the January 22 launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra approaches, the rumor mill has painted an almost clearer picture of what to expect. However, a few things remain unclear, with a new leak adding to the confusion. It suggests the display brightness will remain unchanged at 2,600 nits, while the wireless charging speed will be increased to 25W with Qi2 support.
Galaxy S25 Ultra to offer faster wireless charging and unchanged brightness
It has been already confirmed that the Galaxy S25 series will support the Qi2 wireless charging standard v2.1. Samsung will offer a Qi2-compatible case for the entire lineup, allowing you to attach MagSafe-powered magnetic accessories. However, there has been confusion regarding the wireless charging speed. While some said the phones will support 25W charging, the official Qi2 v2.1 specification maxes out at 15W.
Reliable industry insider Roland Quandt suggests Samsung will offer 25W wireless charging on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. He didn’t specify the charging speed for the other two models. It is also unclear if the company implemented a custom solution to bump up the charging speed. In that case, the phone might require a proprietary charger, with the speed limited to 15W for third-party Qi2 chargers.
Additionally, the tipster says the Galaxy S25 Ultra will boast a peak display brightness of 2,600 nits, unchanged from the S24 Ultra. This is despite recent reports suggesting a brightness boost to 3,000nits. We should get a confirmation soon. The new phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite globally, paired with 12GB/16GB of RAM with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra allegedly has a dimension of 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm and weighs 219 grams, making it smaller and lighter than its predecessor. Samsung has already started accepting pre-reservations for the phone. If you pre-reserve, the company offers exclusive benefits during pre-orders. With our Mystery Box program, you can grab additional accessories, including a case, on top of Samsung’s freebies.
