diff --git a/soc/nordic/nrf52/Kconfig b/soc/nordic/nrf52/Kconfig
index b248b972f94..adb57916627 100644
--- a/soc/nordic/nrf52/Kconfig
+++ b/soc/nordic/nrf52/Kconfig
@@ -32,13 +32,29 @@ if SOC_SERIES_NRF52X
 
 config SOC_DCDC_NRF52X
 	bool
+	select DEPRECATED
 	help
+	  This option is deprecated, use devicetree instead. Example
+	  configuration:
+
+	  &reg/reg1 {
+	    regulator-initial-mode = <NRF5X_REG_MODE_DCDC>;
+	  };
+
 	  Enable nRF52 series System on Chip DC/DC converter.
 
 config SOC_DCDC_NRF52X_HV
 	bool
 	depends on SOC_NRF52840_QIAA
+	select DEPRECATED
 	help
+	  This option is deprecated, use devicetree instead. Example
+	  configuration:
+
+	  &reg0 {
+	    status = "okay";
+	  };
+
 	  Enable nRF52 series System on Chip High Voltage DC/DC converter.
 
 config GPIO_AS_PINRESET