Samsung’s Galaxy A5x series phones are generally well-regarded, but their charging speed has often been a point of contention. A recent report from China suggests this could change with the Galaxy A56, the anticipated successor to the Galaxy A55. The report hints at a potential upgrade to 45W charging, a significant jump from the current 25W.
The information comes from a certification document purportedly from the Chinese government’s Quality Certification Centre (CQC). The document lists the SM-A5660, which, given the Galaxy A55’s model number (SM-A556), strongly suggests we’re looking at the unreleased Galaxy A56. The listed 10V/4.5A system translates to a 45W charging speed.
This would bring the A56 in line with Samsung’s current fastest charging option, marketed as Super Fast Charging. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, for example, supports 45W charging and can recharge its 5,000mAh battery in approximately 70 minutes. In comparison, the Galaxy A55, with its 25W charging, takes around one hour and 25 minutes to fully charge its similarly sized 5,000mAh battery.
While a welcome improvement, this potential upgrade still leaves Samsung trailing behind some competitors in the fast-charging arena. The OnePlus 12R, for instance, boasts 80W charging, achieving a full charge in just 30 minutes. However, Samsung utilizes the widely adopted USB Power Delivery charging protocol, offering greater charger compatibility than OnePlus’s proprietary fast-charging technology.
Samsung typically releases the Galaxy A5x models around April, so we can anticipate the A56’s arrival around the same time in 2025. This development also raises questions about the Galaxy S25 series. Will Samsung standardize 45W Super Fast Charging across its entire smartphone lineup? Or will the S25 Ultra receive an even faster charging speed to differentiate it from the base models? Only time will tell.
