# ‘We are getting it ready': Samsung explains why the Galaxy S26 didn't get a silicon carbon battery upgrade

> Samsung explains why the S26 series hasn't got silicon carbon batteries The tech hasn't yet passed its "very rigorous validation standards" But Samsung added that "we are getting it ready" for future phones While…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/we-are-getting-it-ready-samsung-explains-why-the-galaxy-s26-didnt-get-a-silicon-carbon-battery-upgrade?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=699f6b15cc159474f1f3fa7e)
- **Published:** 2026-02-25
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #samsung #oneplus #battery #xiaomi #galaxy #carbon #silicon #batteries
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