{"id":256298,"date":"2026-01-28T18:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/256298\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:39:10","slug":"galaxy-s26-qi2-charger-leaks-hints-you-might-need-a-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/256298\/","title":{"rendered":"Galaxy S26 Qi2 charger leaks, hints you might need a case"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s no secret that the Galaxy S26 series is rumored to add Qi2 magnets to the device itself, but if there was any remaining doubt, a new leak showing off Samsung\u2019s Qi2 25W wireless charging puck should make it abundantly clear \u2013 it\u2019s happening.<\/a> Or is it?<\/p>\n

After it first surfaced <\/a>earlier this year, SamMobile has obtained<\/a> images of the \u201cMagnet Wireless Charger\u201d Samsung has built for the Galaxy S26, complete with Qi2 25W stamped right on the box. The charger is a puck, just like Google\u2019s Pixelsnap Charger or, more accurately, like Apple\u2019s MagSafe charger.<\/p>\n

The difference with Samsung\u2019s is that the puck itself is black, with a braided fabric cable coming out. The puck itself appears rather thin, which may explain the bulky box around the USB-C plug on the other end. That other side includes Qi2 25W branding <\/p>\n

The packaging, though, does raise an unfortunate question. Will the Galaxy S26 series actually have magnets built in? In particular, the box says that \u201cFor Galaxy phones, ensure you use this Charger with a Qi2-ready case to enable charging,\u201d while adding that \u201cmagnetic alignment\u201d is available for \u201cGalaxy S25 Series or later.\u201d<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s\u2026 not exactly confidence boosting.<\/p>\n

Samsung says:<\/p>\n

This Magnet Wireless Charger is Qi2 certified and is compatible with Qi2 supporting devices. For Galaxy phones, ensure you use this Charger with a Qi2-ready case to enable charging. The magnetic alignment experience is available for Galaxy S25 Series or later models. When paired with an official Samsung 45W Power Adapter or a higher power adapter of 45W (PPS 20V), this Charger provides fast wireless charging up to 25W. Wireless charging speed may vary depending on your device\u2019s wireless charging specifications. Actual charging speed may also vary depending on usage, charging conditions and other factors\u2026<\/p>\n

The charger itself looks great, but it\u2019d be pretty unfortunate to see Samsung release a wireless charger that you literally cannot use without a case on the device. Then again, it\u2019s not something the company hasn\u2019t done before.<\/p>\n

That said, there are still plenty of rumors supporting<\/a> the addition of Qi2 magnets inside of the Galaxy S26 series, but we\u2019ll have to wait for something more concrete to know for sure. Samsung\u2019s language here, while not promising, also doesn\u2019t rule it out entirely.<\/p>\n

What do you think?<\/p>\n

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