{"id":500959,"date":"2026-02-26T14:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/500959\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:29:17","slug":"samsungs-magnetic-galaxy-s26-cases-look-much-better-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/500959\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung’s magnetic Galaxy S26 cases look much better [Gallery]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For yet another year, Samsung has skipped native Qi2 magnets in its Galaxy S26 series, but at least the first-party cases look a whole lot better.<\/p>\n

When Samsung adopted \u201cQi2 Ready\u201d<\/a> in last year\u2019s Galaxy S25 series, the company also launched its first magnetic cases. They were not exactly well-received<\/a>, with buyers complaining about ill-fitting cases with weak magnets. The case was also on the cheaper end of the spectrum in terms of build, with a glossy fingerprint-magnet finish. <\/p>\n

Alongside the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung has expanded its lineup of first-party magnetic cases. The same glossy clear case is back, but alongside silicone cases that have Qi2 magnets built inside, as well as a transparent but patterned case that has a slightly matte finish, listed as a \u201cRugged\u201d case on Samsung\u2019s store. These feel a lot better, though in the mere hours I\u2019ve been using the silicone case on my Galaxy S26 Ultra review unit, I\u2019m already of the opinion that it\u2019s way too grippy, and has already been covered in pocket lint.<\/p>\n

The best of the bunch here (pictured below in white) is the \u201cSlim\u201d case which is, as the name implies, thin, while also being less overly grippy.<\/p>\n

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Samsung\u2019s full lineup of magnetic Galaxy S26 cases include:<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not a big fan of the prices here, but at least the pre-order \u201csale\u201d price is a little less awful.<\/p>\n

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Samsung hasn\u2019t implemented magnets across the board in its Galaxy S26 cases, with plenty of cases still lacking magnets. <\/p>\n

As far as the new cases go, the magnets do seem to be pretty decent. In some quick tests with Samsung\u2019s cases and both first-party and partner accessories during our demo time, the magnets seemed plenty strong, but it\u2019s hard to tell without real-world usage.<\/p>\n

While the cases themselves look good enough, the real shame here is that you need them in the first place. If Samsung had built magnets into these devices, every case would have magnets built in. There will still be plenty of third-party options, but not all of them.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy S26 series is available for pre-order now, with Samsung\u2019s usual pre-order perks in full swing. You\u2019ll find boosted trade-in values and more available now through March 11, when these phones are available on store shelves.<\/p>\n

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