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A rumored Galaxy S27 Ultra design replaces the vertical camera stack with a horizontal bar to host Qi2 magnets, enabling flat surfaces for magnetic accessories and freeing internal space for cooling and battery. The change appears Ultra‑only (S27/S27+ keep the vertical layout) and aligns Samsung with rival designs from Google and Apple, but whether the camera system itself delivers a meaningful upgrade remains to be seen.
A new leak suggests that the Pixel 10 series will feature built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging, supported by renders showing a caseless Pixel 10 with a Qi2 charger attached. This indicates that the magnetic feature may be included across the entire series, aligning with Google's development of a Qi2 accessory ecosystem. The Pixel 10 and its accessories are set to be officially revealed at Google's Made by Google event on August 20.
Google's Pixel 10 series is expected to be thicker and heavier, likely due to larger batteries and the integration of Qi2 magnets for wireless charging and accessories, with official cases hinting at built-in magnets and recent standards updates supporting this feature.
Samsung is rumored to be developing a new S Pen technology for the Galaxy S26 Ultra that could support magnetic accessories without interference, addressing a long-standing issue for Galaxy Note and Ultra users. This upgrade might also enable features like magnetic Qi2 charging and could debut earlier on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, potentially bringing significant quality-of-life improvements to Samsung's flagship series.