Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is set to receive a wireless charging upgrade, according to a new listing on the Wireless Power Consortium website. The documents reveal that the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra will support the Qi 2.2.1 wireless charging specification, enabling 20W charging or faster. This aligns with earlier rumors suggesting the S26 Ultra will feature 25W wireless charging support.

The upgrade represents a significant improvement over previous Galaxy models, which typically offered slower wireless charging speeds. The Qi 2.2.1 specification brings the S26 series closer to competitors like Apple's iPhone lineup, which has supported similar wireless charging capabilities for several generations. However, the upgrade comes with a notable limitation.

Despite the faster charging speeds, Samsung has opted not to include magnetic charging support in the base devices. The phones will only comply with the Base Power Profile (BPP) rather than the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP), meaning they won't integrate magnets for direct attachment to Qi2 accessories. Users will need compatible cases to enable magnetic functionality. This decision may disappoint premium smartphone buyers who have come to expect magnetic wireless charging as a standard feature in flagship devices, particularly as the technology becomes increasingly popular in the high-end smartphone segment.

Quick Fact: The Galaxy S26 series will support Qi 2.2.1 wireless charging specification enabling 20W or faster charging.