Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could finally add built-in Qi2 magnetic charging if rumored design changes—specifically a horizontal camera bar—make room for the magnetic ring. Galaxy S26 Ultra already supports Qi2 wireless charging, but lacks the magnets that enab
A design rethink for the Galaxy S27 Ultra could be the first time Samsung gets magnetic charging right for people who have been waiting for the MagSafe-style experience.
A new claim from tipster yeux1122. posted on Naver. says Samsung is considering a horizontal camera bar layout for the Galaxy S27 Ultra—and that the shift may be practical. not just cosmetic. The report suggests the redesign could let Samsung add proper Qi2 MagSafe-style magnetic charging to its next Ultra flagship. For Galaxy users. that’s the missing piece: Samsung has supported Qi2. but it hasn’t offered the built-in magnetic ring that makes Qi2 magnets actually useful.
Samsung has used this kind of layout before. The 2019 Galaxy S10 series featured a horizontal camera strip across the back. That design became part of the phone’s look, but it also reduced wobble when the devices were placed on a flat surface.
The usefulness today is where the new rumor lands. The claim is that a wider horizontal camera bar could give Samsung more interior room to place the magnets required for MagSafe-style accessories. Under Qi2. those magnets are the headline feature: chargers. wallets. stands. and battery packs can snap to the back without needing a special case.
That’s exactly what the Galaxy S26 Ultra still doesn’t have. The latest Ultra models support Qi2 wireless charging. but they lack the built-in magnetic ring needed for true MagSafe-style accessory support. In practice, users who want the magnet-to-phone experience have to rely on an official Samsung or third-party magnetic case.
If the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s camera layout changes as described, it could also help the phone sit more evenly on a table. The report ties that steadier feel to Samsung’s older horizontal designs, which handled flat placement better than the current raised camera-ring setup.
But there’s a complication that makes this far from a simple hardware swap: the S Pen. Samsung’s Ultra stylus uses EMR technology, which depends on a digitizer layer inside the display. Magnets can interfere with stylus tracking. which is why even Samsung’s magnetic cases come with a warning that magnetic accessories may affect S Pen performance.
The worry is that Samsung may have to solve two problems at once: add magnets for Qi2 MagSafe-style charging while protecting EMR-based S Pen reliability. The report also notes that Samsung has reportedly explored alternative S Pen technologies in the past. but the Galaxy S27 Ultra is still expected to use the same stylus system found in current Ultra models.
For now, all of this remains an early report. Still, the potential payoff is clear. If Samsung can make room for the magnets without undermining one of the Ultra lineup’s defining features. the Galaxy S27 Ultra could finally match the magnetic accessory ecosystem iPhone users have leaned on for years—complete with snap-on chargers and accessories that don’t require extra cases.
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So… more magnets? Apple vibes already.
I don’t even understand Qi2 vs MagSafe but if they add the ring then cool. My S26 Ultra feels like it’s missing the point lol.
They’re saying a horizontal camera bar gives “room” for magnets which sounds like marketing. But also the magnets might just make it wobble more? Like the S10 had a bar so that’s why it worked? not sure. I just want my charging to not be temperamental.
Tipster said this on Naver so I’m supposed to believe Samsung is magically gonna make magsafe work this time. They been “supporting Qi2” forever but no actual magnet thing, like what were we charging with then? Either way I’m waiting for the accessories, because cases with magnets are annoying to keep buying.