The upcoming Galaxy S26 series continues to be the focus of attention in the mobile tech industry. There’s still no official release date, but rumors point to February 24th. In recent days, we’ve had reports about the new Qi2 accessories that the company will release for these devices. The list includes a Magnetic Wireless Charger that will take advantage of Qi2 support in the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, and the most recent leak offers us a new set of images that provide the clearest look yet at the hardware.
Samsung’s Qi2 Magnetic Charger for Galaxy S26 series: New images leak
The images, shared by Roland Quandt, confirm a minimalist, puck-style design . There’s also a high-quality braided cable for improved durability. Technically, the charger remains a powerful accessory, reportedly supporting up to 25W speeds for the Galaxy S26 Ultra and 20W for the other models in the lineup. To hit these numbers, Samsung expects users to pair the device with a 45W power brick.
The Qi2 implementation mystery
Despite seeing more of the charger, the biggest question isn’t about the accessory but the phone itself. For months, leaks suggested that the Galaxy S26 series would feature a built-in magnetic ring, similar to the latest Pixel and iPhone models. However, the plot thickened this week with a new leak featuring official cases for the S26 lineup.
Surprisingly, these cases appear to have their own integrated magnets . This has led many to wonder if Samsung decided to skip internal magnets in the phone’s chassis at the last minute. If the phones lack built-in magnetic arrays, the new charger would essentially require a magnetic case to work as intended. This “accessory-dependent” approach would be a departure from the fully integrated Qi2 experience many fans were anticipating.
Regardless of where the magnets eventually live—inside the phone or the case—Samsung is betting heavily on this new Qi2 ecosystem. In addition to the charging puck, the company is reportedly developing a Qi2-compatible power bank . This suggests that even if the S26 requires a specific case for the magnetic “snap,” Samsung wants to ensure users have a full suite of accessories ready to go.
