Galaxy S22 series will have ‘underwhelming’ slow charging speeds

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Smartphone charging speeds have changed a lot. However, Samsung is one of the manufacturers playing it safe even today. Where companies like Xiaomi and Oppo have broken through 100W barriers, Samsung is still on the more conservative side. Now the latest information suggests that it will be the same with the upcoming Galaxy S22 series.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series will have charging speeds of 25W and that’s good

Three phones that look like the Galaxy S22 trio just went through China’s 3C certification service, and this time we’re looking at the charging speeds of those phones, and well, you’re not getting much.

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Judging by the screenshot below, the model numbers SM-S9080, SM-S9060 and SM-S9010 will have a 25W (9V, 2.77A) charge and could also receive a charger from optional travel. Interestingly enough, the charger is listed as EP-TA800, which Samsung has been using for two years.

I understand that the news can be disappointing for many people as Samsung users might be hoping for an increase in battery life, but it’s not bad in several ways at all. I use the 25W load on my Galaxy S21 Ultra, and even for a huge 5,000mAh battery, I find it sufficient.

Modern smartphone batteries last a long time thanks to their efficiency every time, and in most cases, you need to plug your phone in before you fall asleep. The 25W charging speed will outperform your Galaxy S22 series before you even wake up, and not being as fast as the competition won’t have a detrimental effect on your overall battery health, either.

In short, Samsung’s decision to go for 25W for its next Galaxy S22 series makes perfect sense from a charging speed standpoint. Of course, some would call it the opposite of innovation, but it makes more sense to stick with charging speeds of 25W in the long run.

The Galaxy S22 series is expected to go official by the end of this year or early next year, and the latest rumors claim the phones have been pushed further to make room for the Galaxy S21 FE. As always, we’ll provide you with full coverage. So stay tuned.