Official Samsung Qi2 wireless power bank surfaces, adding weight to Galaxy S26 with built-in magnets
We are now just a few months away from the Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch, and one of the most anticipated upgrades is full-fledged Qi2 support with built-in magnets. To recap, the current Galaxy S25 phones support wireless charging but require magnetic cases for proper Qi2 functionality. Rumors now hint that Samsung might finally add magnets to the next Galaxy phones to keep pace with the iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 series.
Adding more weight to these rumors, a new Samsung Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack with model number EB-U2500 has appeared in the Wireless Power Consortium database. Certified to support 15W Qi2 wireless charging, this will be Samsung’s first wireless power bank with built-in magnets. Likely to launch alongside the Galaxy S26, the accessory comes in a light gray finish and features a magnet ring, which should allow it to snap onto compatible smartphones for seamless wireless charging.
So far, only the HMD Skyline and the latest Google Pixel 10 series feature built-in magnets for proper Qi2 wireless charging. Google even released new Pixelsnap Qi2.2-compatible accessories alongside the Pixel 10, leaving Samsung a step behind. While the Korean giant remains quiet on adding magnets to its Galaxy phones, it has quietly been working on more Qi2.2 accessories.
Recently, WinFuture spotted a new Samsung Magnetic Wireless Charger with 25W wireless charging support at a retailer, hinting at an upcoming launch. While the power bank tops out at 15W, it should be able to attach to the Galaxy S26 for wireless charging if the new phones debut with built-in magnets.
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