Samsung is finally breaking its own wireless charging speed limit. After five years stuck at 15W since the Galaxy S10, the upcoming S26 lineup will push past that barrier with support for 20W to 25W wireless charging.
The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra recently appeared in the Wireless Power Consortium database under masked model numbers. The filings confirm all three phones support Qi 2.2.1, the same standard used in Google’s Pixel 10 series. That’s a step up from the Qi 2.1.0 found in the current S25 models.
But here’s where Samsung made a deliberate compromise. The S26 series uses the Base Power Profile instead of the Magnetic Power Profile. In practical terms, that means no built-in magnets. You’ll need a case with integrated magnets to snap the phone onto Qi2 chargers, power banks, or wallet accessories.
This contradicts earlier rumors that suggested Samsung might finally embrace MagSafe-style magnets natively. It also matches what the current Galaxy S25 and Z Fold/Flip 7 devices already do, which is push the magnet requirement onto accessories rather than baking it into the hardware.
The speed bump is real though. The standard S26 and S26+ are expected to hit 20W wirelessly, while the Ultra model could reach 25W. That’s a meaningful jump for anyone tired of slow overnight charging or relying entirely on cables during the day.
Samsung has also developed its own Qi2.2-compatible charging puck with a braided cable, likely launching alongside the phones later this month. It won’t stick to your phone without help, but at least it’ll charge faster once you add the right case.
Via – 9to5Google
