The Galaxy S26 series is starting to take shape through fresh regulatory listings, and while there’s some good news on charging speeds, there’s still one notable omission.
It looks like Samsung is upgrading the wireless charging spec this year. But built-in Qi2 magnets? Still not happening.
Galaxy S26 skips native Qi2 magnets again
Earlier rumors suggested Samsung would finally adopt native Qi2 magnets with the Galaxy S26 lineup. That would have brought it closer to the magnetic ecosystem Apple uses and allowed full compatibility without relying on cases.
Instead, as spotted by 9to5Google, the latest leak suggests Samsung is once again offloading magnetic alignment to accessories.
That’s a curious move, especially considering some of Samsung’s own first-party accessories depend on magnetic attachment. You would think native magnets would make more sense by now.
But if this leak is accurate, magnets will once again live in cases, not the phones themselves.
Wireless Power Consortium listing reveals Qi 2.2.1
Here’s where things get interesting.
Three new Samsung smartphones have appeared in listings from the Wireless Power Consortium, the body responsible for the Qi standard.
The model numbers listed are:
- SM-K772
- SM-K777
- SM-K778
All three are believed to represent the Galaxy S26 trio. The names appear masked, and charging speeds are temporarily listed at 5W, which is likely just placeholder data.
More importantly, these devices are certified under the Qi 2.2.1 specification. That’s a step up from the Qi 2.1.0 standard used on the Galaxy S25 series.
What Qi 2.2.1 means for charging speeds
Qi 2.2.1 is the first Qi version that supports wireless charging speeds beyond 15W.
That opens the door to:
- 20W wireless charging
- 25W wireless charging
Those numbers have already been rumored for the Galaxy S26 lineup, and this certification makes those claims feel much more credible.
For context, Qi 2.2.1 is also used by:
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- The latest iPhone models
So Samsung is at least staying current with the latest wireless charging standard.
No MPP profile = no magnets
One key detail in the certification is the lack of an MPP indicator in the power profile.
MPP refers to Magnetic Power Profile support. Its absence strongly suggests that the Galaxy S26 phones will not include built-in magnetic alignment hardware.
That aligns with previous reports and makes it increasingly clear that Samsung is sticking with its current strategy. You will likely need a compatible case if you want magnetic accessories to snap into place properly.
Launch is just weeks away
Samsung is expected to officially unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, which means we’re just weeks away from confirmation.
So the current picture looks like this:
- Faster wireless charging via Qi 2.2.1
- Potential 20W to 25W speeds
- No built-in Qi2 magnets
- Magnetic functionality likely handled by cases
It is an upgrade, but maybe not the one some users were hoping for.
