The Samsung Galaxy S26 may ultimately forego a much-needed charging feature.
Another year, another compromise: Samsung's Galaxy S26 may bypass magnetic Qi2 charging, leaving fans questioning why flagship Android devices still lag behind Apple and Google on fundamental features.
A couple of days ago, a Dutch outlet released images of first-party transparent cases for the Galaxy S26. Some of the cases featured a magnetic ring, while others did not, raising doubts about the availability of native Qi2 wireless charging and built-in magnets.
The smartphones in Samsung's upcoming lineup are expected to have minimal hardware upgrades, with the introduction of magnetic wireless charging being one of the few positives for consumers.
I have verified with independent sources with complete certainty that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will ultimately lack built-in magnets within the device. Users will still need to rely on magnetic cases for magnetic functionality. — Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) February 5, 2026
Tipster dampens hopes for built-in magnets
Now, well-known tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) has essentially confirmed that there are no “built-in magnets inside the device.”
According to this tipster, who claims to have confirmed from independent sources with “100% accuracy,” the Galaxy S26 Ultra lacks the magnetic charging profile that devices compliant with Qi2 possess.
This means that users who wish to utilize Qi2 accessories, such as wireless charging pads, power banks, or wallets, will still depend on magnetic protective cases, similar to the situation with the Galaxy S25 series.
Why is this disappointing? iPhones have featured MagSafe charging for a considerable time, with integrated magnets on the back that secure wireless accessories for effective, efficient charging.
Apple and Google advance with magnetic ecosystems
Recently, Google also adopted this technology by incorporating magnets into the chassis of its Pixel 10 series. The company refers to it as Pixelsnap charging, but it essentially serves the same function: aligning the wireless charging coils with magnets.
It's evident that both leading smartphone manufacturers in the United States, Apple and Google, already offer this feature on their devices. It's not as if Samsung lacks the resources or the hardware needed to include this technology in its smartphones.
Although the tipster does not mention the Galaxy S26 or Galaxy S26 Plus, we have already seen a non-Ultra Galaxy S26 in a non-magnetic case, which rules out any possibility of native Qi2 charging in the series.
Regardless of whether Qi2 wireless charging is present, the Galaxy S26 series is anticipated to make its debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, alongside the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 may ultimately forego a much-needed charging feature.
Leaks indicate that Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra does not feature built-in Qi2 magnets, implying that customers will have to use magnetic cases, while Apple and Google are advancing native magnetic charging.