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This new Samsung leak might change how you use your phone while fixing a glaring design flaw

This accessory pretty much confirms a major upgrade for the Galaxy S26 series.

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By Johanna Romero

Published: Dec 08, 2025, 2:22 PM

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leaked render. | Image credit — Android Headlines/OnLeaks

Samsung seems ready to stop fighting the magnet trend and finally give the people what they want. A new leak suggests the upcoming Galaxy S26 era will finally bring a first-party magnetic battery pack to the table, though it looks a little different than you might expect.

The Galaxy S26 is getting a magnetic friend

We have been waiting for Samsung to properly adopt Qi2 for a while now, and it looks like it is finally happening. According to a listing that just popped up in the Wireless Power Consortium database, Samsung has a "Magnet Wireless Battery Pack" in the works.

This isn't just a generic power bank; it is a 15W Qi 2.1.0 accessory designed to snap directly onto the back of your phone. This effectively confirms the rumors that the Galaxy S26 series will finally have magnets built into the chassis, rather than forcing you to buy a specific case like the Galaxy S25 series did. It’s a small change, but a massive quality-of-life improvement.

Why this specific design matters

Samsung Magnet Wireless Battery Pack listing. | Image credit — Wireless Power Consortium

The interesting part here isn't just the magnets; it is the shape of the battery itself. If you look closely at the leak, the battery pack isn't a perfect rectangle. It has an extended lip or cutout design.

Why? Because Samsung phones are a bit of a mess when it comes to camera placement. The lenses sit notoriously close to the wireless charging coil, so if you try to slap a standard battery pack onto a current Galaxy phone with a magnetic ring case, it often hits the bottom camera lens. This breaks the magnetic seal and stops the charging.

Samsung’s new pack is designed specifically to dodge those cameras. It’s a necessary move to make Qi2 work on their devices without a total redesign of the phone's internals.

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It is a step in the right direction

Frankly, I am just glad Samsung is finally doing this. It feels a couple of years late, but better late than never. The 15W speed is decent for a portable pack, even if it won't hit the rumored 25W wired-equivalent speeds the S26 Ultra might support on a wall charger.

However, the design is a bit of a double-edged sword. It’s great that it fits, but it also highlights that Samsung is still struggling to integrate these new standards into their existing design language. Would I buy it? If I’m upgrading to the S26, absolutely. The seamless fit is worth it over a generic square brick that might wobble. But if you are hoping this will work universally with other devices, that weird shape might make it awkward on anything that isn't a Galaxy.

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Johanna 'Jojo the Techie' is a skilled mobile technology expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the Google ecosystem and Pixel devices. Known for her user-friendly approach, she leverages her vast tech support background to provide accessible and insightful coverage on latest technology trends. As a recognized thought leader and former member of #TeamPixel, Johanna ensures she stays at the forefront of Google services and products, making her a reliable source for all things Pixel and ChromeOS.

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