Samsung is reportedly keeping the 25W wired charging speed for the base model of the upcoming Galaxy S27, matching a stagnant hardware specification that has persisted across seven generations since the Galaxy S20 launched in 2020. Regulatory filings out of China and Denmark confirm the baseline power delivery metrics remain untouched as rival manufacturers push past legacy limitations.
Regulatory Filings Confirm Stagnant 25W Output in Denmark and China
Recent documentation published by Denmark’s Electrical Equipment Control, or DEMKO, details an upcoming Samsung device widely identified as the standard Galaxy S27. The filing lists the rated power delivery at 9V DC and 2.77A, cementing a maximum wired charging ceiling of 25W. This regulatory discovery follows filings from the previous month in China, where the baseline Galaxy S27 carrying model number SM-S9520 and the Galaxy S27+ with model number SM-S9560 appeared in regional databases. Those initial listings confirmed that the two smaller tiers inherit the exact power limits of their predecessors. The hardware stagnation leaves the vanilla device at the bottom of the flagship tier while other manufacturers modernize their power architecture.
Widening Hardware Divides Across the Galaxy Lineup
Samsung continues to maintain a strict performance and hardware gap between its base tier and its premium variants. While the standard Galaxy S27 relies on the 25W limitation paired with a rumored cell capacity similar to the 4,300 mAh unit found in the Galaxy S26, the Plus and Ultra models have long since transitioned to 45W wired charging. Meanwhile, regulatory certifications indicate that the forthcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra is slated to feature a significantly larger 5,000 mAh battery alongside a revamped rear camera module mirroring the iPhone 18 Pro. The standard Galaxy S27 is expected to retain the flat frame and floating camera lenses established by the Galaxy S26, widening the design and capability chasm within a single product family.
Industry Competitors Push Past Seven-Year Plateaus
The decision to bypass a charging speed upgrade contrasts sharply with broader industry movements. Even Google, historically conservative with baseline hardware specifications, introduced modest charging improvements to both the wired and wireless subsystems of the Pixel 11. Samsung’s adherence to the 25W wired and 15W wireless limits on the base device means the entry-level flagship receives no generational power delivery refresh. The company reportedly plans an accelerated release schedule for the Galaxy S27 family, with industry leaks pointing toward a launch window in January or early February 2027.
