Samsung is set to revise the official battery degradation metrics for its upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup in the European market. The adjustment follows new EU energy labeling regulations, according to certification database details reported by Mashable.
The European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) now mandates that manufacturers publicly disclose how many full charging cycles a device can withstand before its battery capacity drops below 80%. To ensure compliance with the European Union's stringent testing methodologies, the South Korean giant may intentionally lower the advertised specifications for its new models.
Preliminary documentation suggests that the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra will be rated at 1,200 cycles. Notably, the current Galaxy S25 carries a claimed rating of 2,000 cycles. Industry experts note that this discrepancy does not indicate a physical degradation of components; rather, it reflects legal nuances and a transition to a unified measurement standard designed to make device comparisons more transparent for consumers. Final hardware specifications will be confirmed during the official series announcement in 2026.