Overview
- Nieuwemobiel’s latest leak shows official Galaxy S26 cases in both magnetic and non-magnetic versions, which multiple outlets interpret as evidence against native in-phone Qi2 magnets.
- Reports add that Samsung has readied Qi2-style accessories, including a 25W magnetic charger and a magnetic power bank, which would require magnet-equipped cases if the phones lack internal rings.
- Coverage notes the pattern from the Galaxy S25, when Samsung confirmed magnets were omitted due to display interference that affected the S Pen on the Ultra model.
- Some reporting suggests plans for built-in magnets may have been dropped during a redesign, while spec sheets citing Wireless Power Share raise questions about coexistence with Qi2 magnets.
- Leakers point to a February 25 launch and March 11 on-sale date, setting a near-term window to confirm whether the S26 lineup follows Google’s Pixel 10 or continues to trail Apple’s MagSafe-style approach.