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Samsung S26 Skips Qi2 Magnets Again

3 Feb

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Summary

Galaxy S26 may omit built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging.
Samsung cited display interference and S Pen issues for S25 exclusion.
Only Apple, HMD, and Google have fully adopted Qi2 on Android devices.

Samsung's anticipated Galaxy S26 series may once again forgo the integrated magnetic ring essential for full Qi2 wireless charging functionality. This follows the precedent set by the Galaxy S25, which offered Qi2's charging benefits but lacked the crucial magnetic component. Leaked accessory information suggests that, similar to the S25's magnetic cases, users will need to purchase separate cases to add magnetic capabilities to the S26.

Qi2, introduced at CES 2023 as an Android counterpart to Apple's MagSafe, promises faster charging, better alignment, and magnetic accessory compatibility. However, adoption has been slow, with only Apple, HMD, and Google fully implementing the standard across a limited number of devices. Samsung's decision to omit magnets, reportedly due to display interference and S Pen issues on the S25 Ultra, could further stifle Qi2's progress.

This lack of integrated magnets means users miss out on the convenience of snap-on accessories and potentially more efficient, cooler wireless charging. While aftermarket cases can provide a magnetic experience, it undermines the seamless integration Qi2 aims to offer, reducing it to another iterative upgrade rather than an exciting advancement.