Samsung fans waiting for Apple’s MagSafe-grade native magnetic charging on the Galaxy S26 just got their answer, and it is not the one many hoped for.

A new listing has surfaced in the Wireless Power Consortium database. The Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra all appear with updated Qi 2.2.1 certification.

Qi 2.2.1 pushes wireless charging speeds higher, with the Ultra expected to hit 25W and the standard models landing around 20W. It brings Samsung closer to the upper tier of wireless charging performance.

The WPC data confirms support only for the Base Power Profile. No Magnetic Power Profile, no integrated magnet ring, nor snap-on alignment with Qi2 magnetic accessories, unless you add a case that does the job for the phone.

Apple moved to magnets years ago, and Google followed with the Pixel 10 series. Samsung has been sitting on the sidelines, and the Galaxy S26 leak suggests it plans to stay there.

Samsung appears to be prioritizing a thinner chassis and guaranteed S Pen compatibility over the convenience of native magnets. Power users will understand the logic, but they do not have to like it.

Because the Galaxy S26 lineup sticks with standard BPP coils rather than a reworked magnetic MPP setup, Wireless PowerShare should remain intact. That means you can still charge the battery of your Galaxy watch or earbuds using the Galaxy S26 phone.

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Galaxy Unpacked is confirmed for February 25, where Samsung will finally explain its thinking, or attempt to.

Source – Wireless Power Consortium

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