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Updated · gizmochina · Sep 5

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro, Ultra Gain 60W 3C Certification as January 2027 Launch Looms

Updated

Updated · gizmochina · Sep 5

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro, Ultra Gain 60W 3C Certification as January 2027 Launch Looms

Q: Does the conflicting data on the Galaxy S27's charging speeds point to a massive hardware surprise Samsung is trying to keep hidden?

No. The conflicting charging figures are more likely a sign of messy early certification data than evidence of a hidden breakthrough. What is solid so far is that China’s 3C filings point to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra supporting 60W wired charging. That aligns with Samsung keeping the faster tier introduced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The uncertainty is around the lower-end models: some reports say the base S27 is 45W and the Plus is 27W, while other leak roundups reverse that to 25W for the base model and 45W for the Plus. That kind of inconsistency is common with early regulatory leaks, especially when entries are partial, updated later, or misread by leakers. The broader pattern matters more than the exact disputed numbers. Across reports, Samsung appears to be splitting charging speeds by tier rather than preparing a single surprise standard for the whole lineup. The Pro and Ultra repeatedly show 60W, while the base and Plus appear to sit below that. Nothing in the 3C data itself points to hidden battery technology, dramatically faster charging, or a secret hardware feature. There may still be meaningful hardware changes elsewhere, such as a new Pro model, possible Qi2-style magnetic charging on the Ultra, or design changes rumored in separate leaks. But those claims are speculative and not supported by the charging certifications. Right now, the safest reading is ordinary pre-launch inconsistency, not a massive concealed surprise.

3 articles · Updated · gizmochina · Sep 5

China’s 3C database has certified Samsung models SM-S9570 and SM-S9580, identified as the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra, with 60W wired charging.
The filing points to Samsung keeping the faster 60W standard introduced on the S26 Ultra, while making the S27 Pro the first Pro-branded Galaxy S flagship.
Earlier 3C listings showed the Galaxy S27 at 45W and the S27 Plus at 27W; all four S27 models are also expected to support wireless and reverse wireless charging.
The full lineup has now cleared 3C earlier than the S26 series, which appeared in January 2026 before a March debut, suggesting a possible January 2027 launch.