Samsung S26 rumored to be thinner with MagSafe-Style charging

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7 months ago

ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited feature of the Galaxy S26 is its lightweight construction and native magnets for proper Qi2 wireless charging. The update promises a more practical charging experience and better device compatibility.

According to information shared by @UniverseIce, the Galaxy S26’s body will be just 6.9mm thick, making it about 0.3mm thinner than its predecessor, the Galaxy S25. This adjustment could make the S26 the thinnest flagship when it debuts in early 2026. The phone’s camera will move into a vertical pill-shaped module, a design Samsung previously used on the Z Fold 7.

The Galaxy S26’s standout feature is its built-in magnetic ring around the wireless charging coil, which enables true Qi2 compatibility. Unlike previous “Qi2 Ready” models that required magnetic cases or only supported the standard in software, the S26’s native hardware means that chargers, wallets, stands, and mounts will magnetically attach and align, similar to Apple’s MagSafe system. This not only ensures better coil alignment, but also makes it easier to attach to compatible accessories.

The Galaxy S26 is expected to sport a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits—a notable improvement over the S25’s 6.2-inch, 2,600-nit panel. While the slightly larger size may disappoint some fans of compact phones, the brightness boost marks a clear upgrade.

Performance-wise, leaks suggest the S26 and S26+ will be powered by Samsung’s 2nm Exynos 2600 chip in most markets. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is expected for the US and China models.

Despite the hardware upgrades, the S26 lineup appears to retain the same charging speeds as the previous generation, with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. Last year’s S25 Ultra, which already featured magnets, was also capped at 15W wirelessly. It remains to be seen whether the improved magnetic mounting will eventually support faster charging rates or if the focus is limited to stability and ease of use.

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