Galaxy S26 Series May Once Again Skip Native Qi2 Support

Despite months of expectations, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 flagships may once again skip native Qi2 support. A new leak suggests that the company will continue relying on magnetized cases rather than integrating magnets directly into the phones. That means users will need a compatible case to unlock Qi2 features such as improved wireless charging and accessory support.

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Galaxy S26 phones could lack built-in Qi2 magnets

Samsung has yet to offer built-in Qi2 magnets on Galaxy devices. It has only flirted with Qi2 by embedding magnets into official cases rather than the phones themselves. The Galaxy S26 lineup was widely expected to change that. Early leaks strongly pointed toward native Qi2 support, including faster wireless charging and first-party magnetic accessories such as a charging puck and a magnetic battery pack.

While those accessories may be real, new evidence casts serious doubt on whether the phones themselves will include magnets. Nieuwemobiel recently shared images of official Samsung cases for the Galaxy S26 lineup in both magnetic and non-magnetic versions. And as pointed out by Ben Schoon of 9to5Google, the leak gives away a critical detail.

Phones with native Qi2 magnets rely on magnetized cases to maintain accessory strength, as normal cases weaken internal magnets too much for mounts, wallets, and chargers to stay attached. As a result, manufacturers with true Qi2 support include magnets in virtually all first-party cases. The presence of non-magnetic first-party cases strongly suggests the Galaxy S26 phones themselves lack internal magnets.

While it’s still technically possible that Samsung proceeds with Qi2 hardware, the evidence increasingly points in the opposite direction. The non-magnetic cases appear across the Galaxy S26, S26+, and Ultra, implying the omission applies to the entire lineup. If true, the decision is puzzling. With the official launch expected on February 25, more details should emerge soon.