The Galaxy S26 series might not offer the Pixel 10’s biggest upgrade after all

We’ve heard rumors for some time now that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series might offer built-in magnets. This might allow help for magnetically hooked up equipment and Qi2 MPP chargers. Sadly, a outstanding leaker has some unhealthy information.

Tipster Ice Universe has claimed on Twitter that the Galaxy S26 Extremely received’t offer built-in magnets, citing “impartial sources.” As an alternative, you’ll want to purchase a magnetic case to utilize magnetically hooked up peripherals.

The declare comes after a number of leaks advised that the Galaxy S26 telephones would arrive with built-in magnets. So this might be a giant U-turn if it’s finally confirmed. It will even be a serious disappointment after Google introduced Qi2 magnets to the Pixel 10 series final yr. The truth is, it comes nearly two years after HMD grew to become the first Android OEM to offer built-in Qi2 magnets. So, what provides?

Nicely, we beforehand famous that the Galaxy S25 Extremely’s S Pen didn’t work correctly when utilizing magnetic equipment hooked up to the magnet case. So it stands to motive that this might nonetheless be a problem on the Galaxy S26 Extremely. Ice Universe didn’t point out the Galaxy S26 or S26 Plus, however don’t be shocked if these telephones additionally lack built-in magnets. As a result of when has Samsung ever introduced a characteristic to the base and Plus telephones first?

It’s not all unhealthy, although, as the Galaxy S26 telephones are tipped to achieve quicker wi-fi charging speeds throughout the board. There’s additionally considerably conflicting proof that the base Galaxy S26 might achieve 45W wired charging, whereas leaks level to the Extremely telephone getting 60W wired speeds.