The latest news about Samsung’s upcoming flagship phones is kind of disappointing. New technical data suggests we are getting a significant boost in charging performance. However, one highly anticipated feature for the Galaxy S26 lineup seems to have been left on the cutting floor: built-in magnets for native support to Qi2 chargers and Qi2 accessories without a dedicated case.
For months, rumors suggested that Samsung would finally embrace native magnetic hardware. The firm would have followed in the footsteps of Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem or the latest Google Pixel phones. This excited fans, as it would enable the Galaxy S26 to instantly snap onto chargers , wallets, and car mounts. Sadly, new listings on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) website have cast a shadow on those hopes.
New data reconfirms the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will skip built-in magnets
The WPC certification data for three upcoming Samsung models – widely believed to be the Galaxy S26, S26+ (Plus) , and Galaxy S26 Ultra —shows they are using the Base Power Profile (BPP) rather than the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP). In the world of wireless charging, the absence of that “MPP” label is a clear indicator of no built-in magnets. It looks like users will once again need to rely on magnetic cases to get that “snap-on” functionality.
It isn’t all bad news, though. While the magnets might be missing, the internal tech is definitely getting an upgrade. The WPC listings confirm that the Galaxy S26 series will support the Qi 2.2.1 specification. This is a step up from the protocol used in previous models. For reference, this is the same version present in high-end competitors like the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Improved wireless charging speed
What does this mean for the average user? Speed. This specific version of the Qi standard is designed to handle power levels beyond the traditional 15W. This lends a lot of credibility to reports that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could support wireless charging speeds of 25W. Meanwhile, the rest of the lineup are potentially hitting at least 20W. If these numbers hold true, Samsung fans will enjoy much faster top-offs, even if they have to align the phone manually or buy a magnetic case.
The decision to skip built-in magnets is a curious one. Samsung is reportedly working on its own Qi2 magnetic accessories ecosystem . It suggests the company might be prioritizing a thinner design or avoiding potential interference with the S Pen’s digitizer, a challenge that has historically complicated magnetic integration for the Ultra models.
The official launch (Unpacked 2026) is expected on February 25. However, Samsung has yet to officially confirm the date publicly.
