The Real Reason Samsung Isn't Rushing New Galaxy Battery Tech

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Jun 18, 2025 - 00:20

For years, Samsung fans have craved bigger, longer-lasting batteries for Galaxy mobile devices. Yet the company appears to be taking a notably cautious approach to introducing radical new battery technologies in its phones. While competitors are experimenting with advanced chemistries like silicon-carbon batteries, an insider report suggests Samsung is deliberately taking its time in implementing battery improvements. This strategy roots deeply in the lessons learned from the infamous Galaxy Note 7 incident.

The South Korean giant recently launched the Galaxy S25 Edge. This is a device whose main attraction is its ultra-thin design. Of course, this directly impacts battery capacity. While the phone offers decent battery life, it is inferior to that of its sub-genres in the Galaxy S25 lineup. Before its launch, many expected the company to resort to high-density silicon-carbon cells. However, this ultimately didn’t happen, and now we know why.

Samsung intensively testing battery technologies to avoid another “Galaxy Note 7” case

Remember the Galaxy Note 7? It was a flagship device that, for a brief period, dominated headlines for all the wrong reasons. A critical battery flaw led to devices overheating and, in some rare cases, catching fire. This represented a significant safety hazard for users. It was so severe that it forced Samsung to undertake a massive global recall. Eventually, the firm re-released a “Galaxy Note 7 FE” with the same specs but a smaller—and crucially—safer battery cell.

This past experience clearly serves as a powerful reminder for Samsung. According to PandaFlash