Update: According to a more recent report from Android Headlines, the Galaxy S26’s dimensions are 149.5 × 71.6 × 7.24 mm. For context, the Galaxy S25 measures 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm. This confirms the previously speculated display size increase, but it also dashes any hopes of a slimmer chassis.
Original story: A fresh leak has spilled some key details about the Galaxy S26, and the headline is hard to miss: the phone is thinner, lighter, and finally comes with built-in magnets for proper Qi2 wireless charging. No more magnetic cases or “Qi2 Ready” marketing tricks.
The info comes from @UniverseIce, who shared what appears to be a factory schematic of the base S26. According to the leak, the phone measures just 6.9 mm thick — about 0.3 mm slimmer than the S25. That would make the Galaxy S26 one of the slimmest yet still practical flagships when it launches in early 2026.
The camera setup moves to a vertical pill-shaped module, similar to the design Samsung used on the Z Fold 7. But the real upgrade sits underneath the glass: a magnetic ring around the wireless charging coil. It’s native Qi2 hardware, not a software label — meaning chargers, wallets, stands, and car mounts will snap on just like MagSafe. And yes, this isn’t just for better coil alignment; it also serves as a much easier mounting mechanism on compatible accessories.
Specs mentioned in recent leaks look fairly standard for a 2026 flagship: a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display rated at up to 3,000 nits. If accurate, that’s a noticeable jump from the S25’s 6.2-inch panel that peaks at 2,600 nits. Although the increasing size of Samsung’s “compact” model might disappoint some users, the brightness boost is significant.
Based on current trends and early reports, the S26 and S26+ are expected to ship with Samsung’s 2nm Exynos 2600 in most regions, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will likely power units sold in the US and China.
Charging is where things get interesting, and maybe a little disappointing. The Galaxy S25 tops out at 25W wired and 15W wireless, and Samsung capped the S25 Ultra — magnets included — at the same 15W limit last year. So far, no leaks suggest higher wireless charging speeds for the S26 lineup. It remains to be seen whether the new magnets simply improve mounting and stability or if they’ll finally enable faster wireless charging. We should know more as development continues.
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