Samsung’s next flagship phones may be getting a wireless charging upgrade – but not the one many people were hoping for.
New certification listings suggest the Galaxy S26 series won’t include built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging. This is despite earlier rumours pointing in that direction.
According to recent filings with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the Galaxy S26 models — believed to carry the model numbers SM-K772, SM-K777 and SM-K778 — will support Qi 2.2.1. This is a step up from the Qi 2.1.0 standard used by the Galaxy S25 line. On paper, that’s good news. Qi 2.2.1 could allow faster wireless charging. In fact, it could potentially push speeds into the 20–25W range rather than topping out at 15W.
The catch is what’s missing. The WPC listings don’t include an MPP (Magnetic Power Profile) marker, the key indicator that a device has magnets built into the phone itself. Without that, the Galaxy S26 would technically support Qi2. However, it would not do so in the way most people expect. Like current Samsung phones, users would likely still need a magnetic case to properly align with Qi2 chargers, mounts and accessories.
That’s disappointing given the direction the industry is heading. Qi2 is designed to solve one of wireless charging’s biggest frustrations: alignment. By adding magnets — similar to Apple’s MagSafe system — phones snap neatly into place. This improves reliability and unlocks a growing ecosystem of wallets, battery packs and car mounts.
Earlier rumours suggested Samsung was finally ready to make that leap. The company launched Qi2 chargers last year, and leaked accessories hinted at a more complete magnetic setup for the S26. This new information, surfacing just weeks ahead of the expected late-February launch, suggests Samsung may have changed course late in development.
Apple and Google have already embraced native magnetic charging, and other Android brands are moving in the same direction. Against that backdrop, Samsung’s apparent decision to stick with a case-dependent solution feels conservative. This is especially true for a flagship series that’s meant to showcase what’s next.
For everyday users, it’s not a deal-breaker, but it does blunt the impact of a genuine technical upgrade. Faster wireless charging is welcome, but needing a case to unlock proper Qi2 functionality makes the whole update feel half-finished. For Galaxy fans hoping the S26 would finally close this gap, this leak suggests they may need to wait a little longer.
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