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Magnets won’t be hiding inside Samsung’s next flagships. Instead, the Galaxy S26 family will lean on the updated Qi standard — but in a way that keeps accessories in the driver’s seat.
New entries in the Wireless Power Consortium database reveal three masked model numbers — SM-K772, SM-K777 and SM-K778 — which correspond to Samsung’s upcoming S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. The surprise isn’t the listing itself; it’s what the certification actually says. These phones are cleared for Qi 2.2.1, the same spec the Pixel 10 uses. Different. Familiar. Useful.
They support Qi 2.2.1, but only the Base Power Profile (BPP) — not the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP). Translation: you won’t find integrated magnets inside the S26 chassis. To snap onto a Qi2 charger, wallet or power bank, you’ll need a case that carries the magnets.
So where does that leave wireless charging performance? According to the certification rumors, Samsung appears to be increasing speeds compared with recent years. Expect around 20W wireless charging for the S26 and S26+, while the S26 Ultra could push roughly 25W. That marks the clearest wireless-speed upgrade since the S10 era. Slow and steady? More like a cautious sprint.
Samsung hasn’t just left the ecosystem to third parties. Images of a Qi2.2-compatible charging puck have surfaced, showing a puck with a braided nylon cable — a small detail that hints at premium intent. That accessory might ship alongside the phones or arrive shortly after; either way, Samsung seems to be preparing both phones and chargers for the new Qi2 world.
Why not include built-in magnets if Qi2 supports them? The reasons are practical: design trade-offs, accessory strategy, and perhaps supply chain choices. Want magnets? Use a magnetized case. Want faster charging? buy a certified charger. The user ends up choosing which trade-offs matter most.
For context, Samsung’s recent S25 line and the latest Z Flip and Z Fold models carry Qi 2.1.0 certification, which typically caps wireless at 15W and also relies on magnet-equipped cases to work with Qi2 accessories. The S26’s move to Qi 2.2.1 opens higher wattage potential — even if the magnetic convenience is outsourced to cases.
So: improved wireless speeds without internal magnets, an official Qi2-compatible puck in the pipeline, and a clearer picture of how Samsung expects owners to accessorize their phones. Keep your cases ready; the chargers are coming.
Source: sammobile
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