The Samsung Galaxy S26 leak reveals that Samsung may remove a key hardware feature from its next flagship smartphone series. According to leaked accessory information, the Galaxy S26 lineup may not include built-in Qi2 magnetic alignment magnets. This change would affect magnetic wireless charging and accessory attachment without the use of special cases.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Shows Case-Based Magnetic Charging
Images of official Galaxy S26 cases appeared through a Dutch retail source. Some cases include visible magnetic rings. Others do not. The variation suggests the magnets may be located in the cases rather than inside the phones. If accurate, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra would lack native magnetic alignment support.
Without internal magnets, users would need compatible magnetic cases to enable Qi2 magnetic charging and MagSafe-style accessory attachment. The phones would still support wireless charging, but alignment would rely on external accessories rather than internal hardware.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Aligns With Accessory Development
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leak also mentions new magnetic accessories under development. These reportedly include a 25-watt magnetic wireless charger and magnetic power banks. If the phones do not contain magnets, these accessories would require magnet-equipped cases to function correctly.
Apple and Google have already integrated magnetic systems directly into their devices. Samsung’s reported approach differs by shifting the magnetic component to optional accessories rather than embedding it into the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Suggests Wireless Power Share Remains
Another detail in the Samsung Galaxy S26 leak concerns Wireless Power Share. This reverse wireless charging feature may remain available across the Galaxy S26 lineup. Phones with internal magnetic arrays sometimes remove reverse charging due to interference. The absence of built-in magnets could allow Wireless Power Share to continue unchanged.
Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S26 series at a Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for 25 February 2026. Additional leaks have pointed to expected color options for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, including white, black, blue, and purple.
All information remains unconfirmed until Samsung provides official specifications.
