Recommended fast chargers for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Question

What’s the actual best fast charger for the S26 Ultra that hits the 45W or 65W ceiling without overheating? I’m upgrading from an S21 Ultra and the charging speed on that old thing has become a total joke lately. It takes forever to top up. I’ve been using my same Anker bricks for years, but they don’t seem to trigger the "Super Fast Charging 2.0" correctly on this new hardware. It’s frustrating because I spent a fortune on this phone for the camera and the massive screen, but the battery experience is already annoying since there's no brick in the box. I need something that supports PPS specifically. Most of my current gear just defaults to standard PD speeds and it’s way too slow. Budget isn't a huge concern, I just want something reliable that won't cook the battery. I’m tired of seeing "1 hour 15 minutes to full" when it should be half that. Is the official Samsung 45W brick still the only real option or are there better GaN units from Ugreen or Satechi that actually work with Samsung's proprietary handshake?

Armaan Shah · Accepted Answer

I stopped buying official bricks years ago. Samsung charges $50 for one port. That is poor value when you have three kids needing to charge tablets and phones. I use the Ugreen Nexode Pro 65W GaN Charger. It handles the 45W PPS handshake for the S26 Ultra and includes two extra ports. At $45, the cost is $15 per device. The carrier store tried to sell me a single 45W plug for $55. I walked out and saved $10 while gaining more utility. I also use the Baseus 65W GaN5 Fast Charger. It cost $35 and triggers Super Fast Charging 2.0 every time. These GaN units run cooler and have a long lifespan. I calculate the cost of ownership over four years at less than $9 annually. Do not pay the brand tax. Get the correct specs and keep the money.

tfztpdsjvh · Answer

Listen, you need a brick with PPS to hit 45W correctly.Samsung 45W Power Adapter T4510Anker 313 Charger 45W GaN Everything else runs too hot.