A new leak is giving us an early look at what could be Samsung’s official Qi2 wireless charger for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it points to a meaningful step forward for wireless charging speeds on Android.
The image shows a USB‑C connector clearly marked with a “Qi2 25W” logo. The retail packaging shown alongside it also confirms support for the current Qi2 standard, suggesting the charger is designed to deliver up to 25 watts of wireless charging to compatible devices. That’s a noteworthy upgrade in a market where many phones still cap wireless charging well below that level.
Qi2 at 25W could be especially appealing for users juggling multiple devices, since Qi2 is meant to improve compatibility while also enabling faster, more efficient wireless charging. For example, the leak notes that the iPhone 17 is among the devices that can take advantage of the full 25W Qi2 charging speed. In contrast, the Galaxy S25 is reportedly limited to 15W wireless charging—not because of the charger, but due to the phone’s own hardware limitation.
Where things get even more interesting is a detail on the back of the packaging: it reportedly states that Samsung Galaxy phones can only use the charger properly when paired with a Qi2-compatible protective case that includes magnets. That tiny note may reveal a bigger decision about the Galaxy S26 lineup.
If this information is accurate, it suggests the Galaxy S26 series may not include built-in magnets for magnetic alignment and accessory support, relying instead on magnet-equipped cases to enable the full Qi2 experience. That would mean magnetic wallets, mounts, and perfectly aligned Qi2 wireless charging could still be available for Galaxy S26 users, but only if they buy the right case.
Earlier rumors also claim Samsung plans to release a wide selection of magnetic protective cases for all three Galaxy S26 models, which would align with this packaging note. Still, if Samsung skips integrated magnets again, the number of Android phones offering complete, out-of-the-box Qi2 support would remain very small, beyond a handful of notable exceptions like the HMD Skyline.
For anyone tracking the next wave of flagship phones, this leak hints at two key takeaways: true 25W Qi2 wireless charging may be coming to Samsung’s ecosystem, but getting the full magnetic Qi2 experience might depend on accessories—especially the case you choose.
