Samsung Galaxy S27 Keeps 25W Charging for 7th Generation as 2027 Launch Nears

Q: Will the rumored Galaxy S27 Pro model finally bridge the gap, or just make choosing a Samsung flagship impossibly confusing?

It looks more likely to bridge the hardware gap than to simplify the lineup. The certification trail now points to a four-tier Galaxy S27 family: the base S27 at roughly 25W, the S27+ at 45W, and the rumored S27 Pro and S27 Ultra at 60W wired charging. If those filings hold, the Pro would give buyers a genuine step up from the long-stagnant base model without forcing them all the way to the Ultra. Reports also tie the Pro to a battery around 5,200mAh, which would make the faster charging more meaningful than a spec-sheet upgrade alone. That said, the Pro may also make Samsung’s range harder to understand. A lineup of S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra risks overlap, especially if the Pro and Ultra share 60W charging, similar displays, and high-end memory or camera hardware. Samsung would need to clearly separate them on size, zoom camera, S Pen support, battery, and premium materials, or consumers may struggle to see why both models exist. The broader issue remains unresolved: the base Galaxy S27 still appears stuck at 25W wired and likely 15W wireless charging, well behind both its siblings and several rivals. So the Pro would not really “fix” the lineup; it would mostly create a better middle-to-premium option while leaving the standard model as the deliberately constrained entry flagship. In practical terms, the Pro could be the most sensible model in the range, but only if Samsung explains it better than the leaks currently do.

3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Oct 30

A new DEMKO certification lists the Galaxy S27 at 9V and 2.77A, indicating about 25W maximum wired charging for Samsung’s next base flagship.
That matches the Galaxy S26 and extends a 25W ceiling on Samsung’s standard Galaxy S line that has held since the Galaxy S20, even as the company moved Plus and Ultra models to 45W.
Recent China certifications for the Galaxy S27 and S27+ had already pointed to unchanged charging speeds, while the base model is also rumored to keep 15W wireless charging.
The split inside the lineup may widen further if the higher-end S27 variant arrives with a 5,700 mAh battery and a redesigned rear camera module.
Samsung is reportedly pulling the Galaxy S27 launch forward to January or early February 2027, leaving only a few months before the certification details are tested.