Samsung is upgrading the Galaxy S26 series wireless charging, but skimps on the magnets again
A new listing appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) website, revealing an upgraded wireless charging protocol for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 trio. The model numbers listed are believed to belong to the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra.
According to the document, the three phones will offer the Qi 2.2.1 wireless charging spec, which will enable 20W charging or faster. That theory aligns with an earlier rumor suggesting that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will come with 25W wireless charging support.
However, that's only the good news. The bad news is that the handsets comply only with the Base Power Profile (BPP) instead of the MPP (Magnetic Power Profile), which in turn means the devices won't integrate magnets and can't be attached to Qi2 accessories with magnets. This can only be done using compatible cases.
It's a bit of a bummer for people waiting on the Galaxy S26 lineup, as the magnetic wireless charging is becoming a sought-after feature in the premium segment.
Reader comments
- Moon
- pu2
I you have the S23, S24 or S25, just don't bother, keep it with you for at least 6 to 8 years. The S26 is for those who have not yet experienced having such flagship power or those who lost theirs or accidentally broke their phone so they can ca...
- Moon
- pu2
Why are you bothering too much on the magnets built with the unit? Are you not aware that all phone users are using cases on their respective phones? Samsung's approach is just so smart not to built it with magnets and instead utilize that cost ...
