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UPDATE: Two days after we published our original story below, Samsung’s rumors of 25W charger price reduction have not yet occurred, which strongly suggests that it was in fact little more than an unfounded rumor that would probably never materialize.
Of course, we’ll be sure to keep an eye on the company’s official US website, just as we followed Amazon closely, where you can currently find exactly the same fast charging powerstone at the rumored $ 15 discount in one white tint. While a third-party retailer technically handles the actual sales and shipments of the coveted accessory, you are offered a full 1-year warranty, no questions asked.
Samsung may have literally only reveals the Galaxy S21, S21 + en S21 Ultra at the time of this writing, but with every specification, feature and even the most insignificant details about the three new luxury phones leaked before the official announcement, many prospective buyers should already be disappointed the company mimics Apple’s most controversial move in recent history after.
Of course we’re talking about the most important accessories are missing in the retail boxes of a 5G-enabled family family at $ 799 and above. While some of you may have just been processing last year that would definitely feel like a shocking loss, there is actually good news to report about the optional Samsung accessory front that could make the frown upside down … or it can at least change into a neutral facial expression.
According to SamMobile, the price of the company’s 25-year-old USB-C power adapter has dropped from $ 34.99 to $ 19.99, which is not entirely true. As we write this, Samsung’s US website still lists both the black and white 25-watt wall chargers for $ 34.99 MSRP, but because the above publication is so rarely wrong about these kinds of things, we’ll accept that the $ 15 rebate has not yet taken effect for some reason.
It should be a permanent price reduction, mind you. While it is certainly not ideal to pay $ 20 for what was previously free, it is also better than spending $ 35. At the end of the day, it’s a change that’s likely to benefit Samsung given the abundance of solid third-party options currently available for less than $ 35, which would undoubtedly earn a lot Buyers of the Galaxy S21 5G series are looking elsewhere for charging accessories in the absence of such a decline.
Even Apple sells a admittedly slower 20W USB-C wall charger for a very reasonable $ 19 per pop, and although you can still find 20 or 25 watt power bricks from smaller brands for less than $ 19.99, it is generally a good idea to pair with first party accessory if you want maximum speed and reliability.
If you’re wondering, Samsung’s 45W USB-C fast charging adapter still costs $ 49.99, it seems like an unwise purchase for a S21, S21 Plus, or S21 Ultra anyway, as the three devices slow down at 25 W speeds.
