Summary
- The Galaxy S26 series has been certified for Qi 2.2.1, enabling up to 25W of wireless charging speeds.
- The series could, however, miss out on built-in magnets, missing out on Qi2 certification as per the rules.
- Galaxy S26 users will need to rely on magnetic cases to leverage Qi2 accessories.
Building upon a barrage of existing Galaxy S26 leaks and rumours, new information about Galaxy S26 reveals more about its potential charging speeds. It appears there's good news and bad news, the former being that the standard Galaxy S26 could charge significantly faster wirelessly.
Galaxy S26 Could Miss out on Magnets After All
New filings in the Wireless Power Consortium, spotted by 9to5Google, reveal that the Galaxy S26 lineup has been certified for the newer Qi 2.2.1 standard. Now, that's a straight jump from the older Qi 2.1.0 protocol used in the Samsung Galaxy S25. Three new model numbers, namely, SM-K722, SM-K777 and SM-K778, were spotted.
As for why this matters, Qi 2.2.1 supports charging speeds above 25W, while Qi 2.1 maxed out at 15W. This certification further backs up recent rumours that the Galaxy S26 charging speeds could get bumped to 20W or 25W, competing with the likes of Pixel 10 Pro XL, iPhone 16 and iPhone 17.
However, the bad news is that the rumours about Galaxy S26 models lacking magnets could indeed be true, as the listings do not include the MPP (Magnetic Power Profile) identifier. This effectively confirms that the upcoming flagship Samsung phones will not have magnets inside the chassis, which in turn confirms that the phones won't be Qi2-certified.
This is a baffling decision considering Samsung is prepping a magnetic power bank and other accessories that rely on magnetic attachment. As a result, Galaxy S26 users would be forced to buy cases that would let them mount accessories, adding unnecessary bulk.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 launch date is reportedly set for February 25, 2026. It's expected to boast the Exynos 2600 chipset globally, but in the US. The Galaxy S26 renders have also surfaced, showcasing the smartphone with a back panel redesign and in a white colourway.
