Hopes Fade, Samsung Galaxy S26 Confirmed to Have No Built-in Magnet

Samsung Galaxy S26 does not bring any major design or feature changes (photo: x @cozumpark)

Jakarta - Unpleasant news came for prospective users of the Samsung Galaxy S26. Samsung's latest flagship series is said to not be equipped with a built-in magnet on its body. Although this is a feature that was previously widely expected and was considered almost certain to be present.

This information was conveyed by the well-known tipster Ice Universe, who claimed to have confirmed the news from a number of independent sources. He even confirmed his confidence with a firm statement.

"I am 100 percent sure that the Galaxy S26 will not have an in-built magnet," wrote Ice Universe. Although his statement specifically refers to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the policy is believed to apply to the entire Galaxy S26 line, including the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+.

According to the report, Samsung is suspected of making this decision relatively recently. The reason is that in recent months, there have been many indications pointing to the presence of an in-built magnet in the Galaxy S26, following a trend that was first adopted by Google through the Pixel 10 series.

The clue to the absence of the built-in magnet began to be seen when the leak of the official Samsung case circulated. Some cases are seen to have a magnetic ring, while others do not, indicating that the magnet is not part of the phone body, but only an additional accessory.

In addition, the official specifications of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra still list the Wireless Power Share feature. This feature is considered difficult or even incompatible if the built-in magnet is actually embedded in the device.

"Wireless Power Share basically won't work well if the phone has an internal magnet," an analysis circulating among observers said.

Compare with Pixel 10

Many parties consider this Samsung decision as a step backwards, especially when compared to the Google Pixel 10 series. The presence of a built-in magnet on the Pixel 10 allows the use of magnetic power banks, stands, wallets, and various other magnetic accessories more practically.

"The addition of magnets is one of Google's best decisions for the Pixel 10," wrote the Android Headlines report. "This feature significantly improves the accessory ecosystem."

In fact, the Galaxy S26 is said to not bring any design or feature changes that are really big compared to the previous generation. The built-in magnet is considered a significant added value.

Must Rely on the Case

With the absence of the built-in magnet, Galaxy S26 users who want to enjoy magnetic accessories must rely on third-party cases or Samsung's official cases equipped with a magnetic ring.

For most users who are used to using a case, this may not be a big problem. However, for those who want to use a phone without a case, the practical magnetic feature is certainly not enjoyed.

Although there has been no official confirmation from Samsung, Ice Universe's reputation as an accurate leak source makes this information very credible.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is scheduled to officially launch on February 25, 2026. Until then, the last hope is still open, but the chances of the presence of the built-in magnet are now looking increasingly slim.