Samsung will reportedly introduce the Galaxy S26 series devices in early January 2026. While we are still a few months away from the official unveiling, leaks and rumours have already started pouring in. This time around, the latest development hints at technical improvements coming to the Galaxy S26 series' battery department.
As per South Korean publication, The Elec, Samsung Electronics has entered into a strategic partnership with battery protection circuit specialist, ITM Semiconductor, for advanced battery circuitry technology. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will be the first batch of devices to come with this new circuit component.
According to the deal, ITM will provide EMC (Epoxy Moulding Compound) technology-based battery protection circuits for the Galaxy S26 devices. This will reportedly regulate the flow of charge within the battery better. Most importantly, it is said to prevent the smartphones from overheating and rapid battery drainage.
If true, this will solve two of the biggest gripes that has been plaguing Samsung's "Galaxy S" series devices for the longest time now. This is the same technology that Apple uses within its iPhones and ITM Semiconductor is the vendor there as well.
For context, EMC "refers to the application of silica material to the battery protection circuit". OEMs use this tech to waterproof their battery components and prevent damage via electromagnetic shockwaves. EMC has also been proven to better manage the internal heat generated within smartphone batteries.
However, this is not the first time ITM has delivered battery solutions to Samsung. The Galaxy A, Z Fold and Z Flip series already use a less advanced version of this tech. However, with this new advanced solution, Samsung will be able to make use of ITM's smaller packaging technique for circuit protection.
What it means is that with the reduced size of the overall circuitry, Samsung will be left with substantial room to pack additional capacity within the batteries on the Galaxy S26 lineup.
However, do not expect it to be a substantial jump, which would have been possible with silicon carbon technology. Samsung is still low on interest in using silicon-carbon battery tech anytime soon. At least this is what the current leaks and rumours say.
Apart from this, an earlier report from The Elec also indicated the usage of SUS CAN casing for the Galaxy S26 series battery. This means that Samsung is looking to use a stainless-steel material casing for the batteries that will reduce the battering swelling issue and will be able to handle higher charge cycles.
With that said, nothing is confirmed as of yet. So, take these developments with a pinch of salt. However, we will be sure to report once things get official here at Beebom Gadgets.
