The Galaxy S26 series is expected to feature built-in magnets for native MagSafe accessory compatibility.
A new “Magnet Wireless Charger” (EP-P2900) has been spotted, and it could support up to 25W charging for the Ultra and 20W for the other S26 models.
Older devices like the Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 will also work with this charger, though at reduced 15W speeds.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch next month, and one of the key upgrades across the lineup is expected to be the presence of Qi2 magnets built into the phones themselves. This would allow the Galaxy S26 series to be immediately compatible with a wide range of MagSafe accessories. Samsung plans to launch its own magnet accessories, too. Samsung’s upcoming magnetic wireless charging power bank has been spotted before, and now Samsung’s upcoming magnetic wireless charger has been spotted as well.
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Sammobile has obtained images of Samsung’s upcoming Qi2 25W charger for the Galaxy S26 series. Called the Magnet Wireless Charger, model EP-P2900BBEGWW, this charger is expected to provide up to 25W of wireless charging to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus could be limited to 20W wireless charging, based on previous leaks.
Older Galaxy phones with Qi2 certification, such as the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, are also said to be compatible with this charger. However, these could be limited to a maximum of 15W.
The charger features a USB-C port on one end, and the cable appears to be braided, which is good for durability. The report states that Samsung recommends pairing this 25W wireless charging puck with a 45W USB PD charger.
We’ll have to wait for Samsung to officially announce the product to know pricing and availability details. Samsung recommends using official accessories to charge its phones, so this charger could be a top choice for wirelessly charging the Galaxy S26 series.
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A leaker has revealed more details about the Galaxy S26’s new 24MP shooting mode.
The mode will apparently avoid image quality issues seen in the Expert RAW app’s 24MP mode.
It’s believed 24MP shots will take roughly three seconds to process, but offer noticeably better image quality than 12MP snaps.
Twitter tipster Ice Universe posted more apparent information about this shooting mode, corroborating reports that it needs to be enabled in the Camera Assistant app first. Once you’ve turned on this feature, it’ll be available as an option in the Galaxy S26’s default camera app.
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The leaker claims that this 24MP shooting mode will differ from the Expert RAW app’s 24MP option in terms of execution. More specifically, the new 24MP mode might avoid current 24MP issues like over-sharpening and purple fringing when shooting backlit scenes or faces. Ice Universe explains that it’ll take roughly three seconds for the image to be processed, but claims that the final picture is “clearly better” than a conventional 12MP shot.
The leaker later added that this processing takes place in the background, but that there was no lag when hitting the shutter key. They also explained that the mode supports continuous shooting, so you can grab multiple 24MP shots in quick succession.
In any event, previous leaks suggest that this shooting mode will work in both Photo and Portrait modes. Ice also claims that this is a Galaxy S26-exclusive feature, so you might be out of luck if you’ve got an older Galaxy phone.
A 24MP shooting mode should offer a great compromise between conventional 12MP photos and 50MP full-resolution shots. More specifically, this mode should capture more details than a 12MP snap due to the increased resolution, but it should be faster and offer a smaller file size than a 50MP snap. We’re therefore happy Samsung is embracing this feature in the default camera app.
News of this apparent 24MP shooting mode also comes as rivals OPPO and realme embrace high-resolution photo capture by default. I recently used the realme GT8 Pro, and it’s capable of dynamically adjusting image capture resolution. For example, the device can shoot at 50MP or ~26MP in broad daylight, and then automatically switch to 12MP photo capture at night for brighter, cleaner images. So I hope Samsung offers a similarly dynamic image capture option down the line.
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A reliable outlet has discovered that Samsung is working on a new magnetic wireless charger.
The charger offers 25W speeds and comes after Samsung launched two Qi2 chargers in October.
News of the charger also comes amid rumors that the Galaxy S26 series could have integrated magnets.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut early next year, and one enduring rumor is that the phones will finally offer integrated magnets for wireless charging and accessories. Now, a trusted outlet has discovered an interesting Samsung accessory.
WinFuture combed through retailer data and discovered that Samsung is working on a new magnetic wireless charging dock. The so-called Samsung Magnetic Wireless Charger has the model number EP-P2900 and offers 25W wireless charging speeds.
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The retailer data also suggests that this charger is dark gray and supports Galaxy S phones, Galaxy Z devices, and Galaxy Buds.
This isn’t definitive proof that the Galaxy S26 series will have integrated Qi2 MPP magnets. After all, it’s not the first time Samsung has launched Qi2 chargers with integrated magnets, as it launched two chargers back in October. The Galaxy maker noted at the time that you need a phone case with magnets to take advantage of these chargers.
Nevertheless, it certainly seems like Samsung is increasingly focused on Qi2 MPP chargers. It also comes after Google announced its PixelSnap charger for the Pixel 10 phones, which are indeed equipped with integrated Qi2 magnets. So we hope this is just a sign of things to come for the Galaxy S26 family.
News of the charger also follows reports that the new Samsung phones could get faster wireless charging speeds. It’s believed that the S26 Ultra will get 25W wireless charging while the S26 and S26 Plus top out at 20W.
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Code within leaked One UI 8.5 build suggests Samsung is developing a new “Private Display” or “Privacy Display” feature.
This feature will limit screen visibility from side angles, protecting privacy in crowded public places.
It’s likely to debut on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is rumored to have the necessary screen hardware.
Per previous leaks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to sport “Flex Magic Pixel” technology on its screen. Samsung Display had previously announced this tech, which uses AI to “adjust” a screen’s pixels to control viewing angles so that the screen is not easily visible to the person next to you.
We’ve now spotted code within the alleged One UI 8.5 builds that sheds some more light on this feature. It could be branded as “Private Display” or “Privacy Display,” as both terms have been used interchangeably.
Code
<string name="sec_privacy_display_title">Privacy display</string>
<string name="sec_privacy_display_summary">Limits screen visibility from side angles to protect your privacy in public.</string>
As the feature description notes, the Privacy Display/Private Display feature will limit screen visiblity from side angles to protect user privacy in public.
Code
<string name="sec_privacy_display_auto_privacy_summary">Automatically use Private display when you use sensitive apps and when you’re in crowed places.</string>
Ignoring the spelling errors in the various strings, we learn from the strings that when the setting is enabled, the Private Display feature will automatically kick in when users use sensitive apps in crowded places.
Code
<string name="sec_privacy_display_manual_settings">Manual settings</string>
<string name="sec_privacy_display_maximum_privacy">Maximum privacy</string>
<string name="sec_privacy_display_maximum_privacy_summary">For even stronger privacy protection, make the screen dimmer than usual while Private dislay is on.</string>
Code also suggests that there could be two types of privacy levels that users can choose from:
Maximum Privacy: For even stronger privacy protection, make the screen dimmer than usual while Private display is on
Manual Settings
It’s not immediately clear what settings will come under manual settings.
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We’ve spotted code for custom conditions, too, and these may be included in manual settings to give users more control over when the feature works.
Code
<string name="sec_privacy_display_custom_conditions">Custom conditions</string>
<string name="sec_privacy_display_custom_conditions_apps_summary">Choose specific apps where you want to use Private display.</string>
<string name="sec_privacy_display_custom_conditions_apps_title">Apps</string>
<string name="sec_privacy_display_custom_conditions_schedule_summary">Set a schedule when you want to use Private display.</string>
<string name="sec_privacy_display_custom_conditions_schedule_add_button">Add schedule</string>
These strings suggest that users can set up custom conditions for the Private Display feature. They will be able to choose specific apps that the feature would activate on (like your specific banking or messaging apps), and even set a schedule for it.
Samsung has not yet announced the Private Display feature, nor has it mentioned or given any details about the next One UI 8.5 release. Given that the Private Display feature does have some hardware requirements, namely Samsung Display’s Flex Magic Pixel technology, it may remain limited to newer devices, like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, as per leaks.
Leaks also suggest that One UI x.5 updates will debut with Galaxy S-series flagships, where they will likely debut new UI/UX, AI features, and software enhancements, so it’s fair to presume that we will get One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. We’ll keep you updated when we learn more.
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A leaker has suggested that Samsung won’t adopt an under-display selfie camera in the Galaxy S26 series.
They add that Samsung is struggling to improve the cost and ‘other aspects.’
This comes as the Galaxy maker is expected to adopt the tech in its Galaxy Z Fold 7 later this year.
Samsung has offered an under-display selfie camera on its Galaxy Z Fold devices since 2021’s Galaxy Z Fold 3. This camera is nigh-on invisible to users but offers inferior image quality compared to conventional selfie cameras. We previously heard rumors that this camera could come to a future Galaxy S model, but a new leak suggests otherwise.
Korean tipster Yeux1122 reports that Samsung was scheduled to bring an under-display selfie camera to the next Galaxy S model (presumably the S26 Ultra) but is struggling to improve the cost and “other aspects.” They add that the Galaxy maker is now expected to postpone the adoption of this tech.
It’s worth noting that this tipster doesn’t always source their reports, so you should definitely take this with a huge dose of salt. Nevertheless, this claim follows conflictingrumors from somewhat dubious sources about an under-display selfie camera in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Why is skipping this camera a good thing?
I definitely wouldn’t bet on Samsung bringing this tech to the Galaxy S series. The Galaxy Z Fold series gets away with an under-display camera because it’s restricted to the foldable screen. A conventional selfie camera is also available on the cover display for higher-quality photos and videos. Samsung also initially marketed the Z Fold line’s under-display camera for its video-calling capabilities rather than for selfie snaps.
Former colleague Ryan Whitwam criticized the under-display camera in his Galaxy Z Fold 6 review, noting that pictures looked very soft. This was the fourth Galaxy phone with this technology, so I don’t have high hopes that things will improve next year. But if Samsung does bring this camera tech to the S26 Ultra, it would almost certainly be a major drop in image quality compared to even cheap Android phones.
The news also comes roughly a month after trusted outlet Galaxy Club reported that Samsung would adopt an improved under-display selfie camera on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. So it certainly doesn’t seem like the company’s upcoming Fold will ditch the technology.
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