Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship phone continues to generate buzz ahead of its expected launch later this month, with multiple recent leaks shedding light on its design, battery, wireless charging capabilities, and camera setup, even as key upgrades appear to be scaled back.
New leaks reveal a full 360-degree view of the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, offering perhaps the clearest look yet at the flagship’s exterior design. Reliable tipster Evan Blass shared press renders showing a refined layout with slightly rounded corners and slimmer bezels compared to its predecessor. The rear panel features a multi-camera array with a vertical island housing the main, ultrawide and periscope zoom lenses alongside additional sensors.
A significant development in the S26 Ultra’s technology is the apparent absence of built-in Qi2 magnetic wireless charging magnets, a feature many expected would bring MagSafe-style convenience to Samsung’s flagship. According to recent industry leaks, Samsung will instead rely on magnetic cases to provide magnetic wireless accessory compatibility, meaning users must attach a case to use wireless chargers and magnetic accessories effectively.
Tipsters claim this decision stems from internal design constraints, including possible interference with the S Pen system, leading Samsung to omit integrated magnets even though the broader Galaxy S26 lineup may still support wireless charging up to 25W.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to retain a 5,000 mAh battery, similar to the S25 Ultra — despite early hopes for an increase in capacity. While wired and wireless charging speeds may improve over the previous generation, the lack of built-in Qi2 magnets could limit the real-world efficiency of wireless charging.
Samsung has not officially announced a launch date, but leaks and insider information strongly point to February 25, 2026 as the date for the Galaxy Unpacked event where the S26 series — including the Ultra model, will be formally unveiled. Pre-orders and retail availability are expected to follow shortly after.
Samsung fans and smartphone buyers face mixed news: while the S26 Ultra’s design and imaging hardware continue to impress in pre-release leaks, the absence of native Qi2 magnetic technology marks a notable downgrade from widespread expectations. Analysts suggest that Samsung may be balancing cost and feature trade-offs to avoid excessive price increases, even though reported pricing could still rise compared to previous models.