According to IceUniverse, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will not feature built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging. The report shared by a tipster on its Twitter account says the company will not bring the feature that users wanted, and hopes for native Qi2 magnetic support. Instead of listening to the customers, the company has once again chosen a safer side to not launch the feature. Qi2 isn’t just about faster or more efficient charging.
Its magnetic alignment system enables secure charging, stable accessory attachment, and a growing ecosystem of wallets, mounts, power banks, and stands. Apple has proven the value of this approach over several generations, and now Google’s Pixel 10 series has reportedly closed the gap by matching the iPhone’s wireless charging experience. Against that backdrop, Samsung’s decision feels increasingly out of step.
What makes the situation more frustrating is that this isn’t the first time Samsung has done this. Once again, users who want magnetic charging or Qi2-compatible accessories will need to rely on third-party cases with embedded magnets. While that technically solves the problem, it shifts responsibility away from the device itself and adds extra cost, bulk, and compromises for users who expect premium features out of the box.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is positioned as Samsung’s ultimate Android statement, the phone that takes center stage at Unpacked and represents the company’s best thinking. Skipping built-in Qi2 magnets on such a device sends the wrong message, especially when rivals are moving forward. In a year where competitors are pushing wireless charging innovation, Samsung’s playing it safe feels less like a strategy and more like hesitation. For an Ultra flagship in 2026, that’s a tough pill for fans to swallow.