Samsung Phones Miss Built‑In Magnetic Feature

The newest Galaxy S26 line has just hit the market, and it comes with a price tag that can reach $1, 299. One key detail that many buyers noticed right away is the absence of built‑in magnets for easy attachment to accessories. Samsung says the phones are “Qi2 ready, ” a claim that lets users think they can magnetically attach items without a case. In reality, the term “Qi2 ready” is only a marketing phrase; it does not mean the device actually has the magnetic hardware inside. Other manufacturers, like Apple and Google, added real magnets to their devices in 2020 and last year respectively.Their phones can hold wallets, chargers, or other magnetic accessories straight to the body without needing a case. Samsung’s decision to omit these magnets suggests they expect most people to use protective cases anyway, even though the phones can still be used without one. Adding true Qi2 support would have required extra internal space and higher production costs, which Samsung apparently chose to avoid. Overall, the Galaxy S26 series falls short of a feature that many consumers find convenient and expected in modern smartphones.