Samsung’s new Magnet Wireless Charger has shown up in photos and packaging leaks, and on first glance it’s familiar: a thin, circular puck with a braided USB‑C cable — very MagSafe‑adjacent. The model number (EP‑P2900BBEGWW) and a clear “Qi2 25W” stamp on the box make it explicit that Samsung is shipping a Qi2 magnetic puck capable of faster wireless charging than its current accessories.
What the leaked photos actually tell us
Images obtained by outlets that first reported the leak show a neat, black puck and a chunky USB‑C plug at the other end of the cable. Samsung appears to recommend pairing the puck with a 45W USB‑PD adapter to enable full output. The charger’s labeling lists a maximum 25W wireless output — a level that multiple leaks suggest will be usable only on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, with the S26 and S26+ likely capped at around 20W.
Older Galaxy devices that carry Qi2 Ready certification, like the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7, are expected to work with the puck but at reduced speeds (reports indicate roughly 15W for those models). The braided cable and compact puck make it look like a polished, durable accessory Samsung could be proud of — and one that could open the door to a wider ecosystem of magnetic peripherals.
The uneasy line between “Qi2-ready” cases and built‑in magnets
Here’s the wrinkle: the packaging copy (captured in the leak) warns Galaxy owners to “ensure you use this Charger with a Qi2‑ready case to enable charging,” while also claiming “magnetic alignment” for Galaxy S25 Series or later. That wording leaves room for interpretation. Is Samsung building magnets into the S26 phones themselves, or are the magnets primarily intended to live in official Qi2‑ready cases?
If the latter is true, Samsung would be asking customers to keep using cases to get the magnetic attachment experience — not ideal for people who prefer bare phones. But the language doesn’t rule out built‑in magnets entirely; it may reflect a cautious legal phrasing or simple compatibility guidance. Either way, the line in the box raises more questions than it settles.
If you’ve been following S26 speculation, these accessory leaks fit into the broader picture of Samsung’s plans for the next generation. For background on what’s expected from the phones themselves — including design tweaks and other rumored upgrades — see our Galaxy S26 preview (/news/galaxy-s26-preview). And if you’re curious how Samsung’s accessory strategy sits alongside the company’s more experimental hardware work, their recent tri‑fold prototype exploration offers some context about how Samsung is thinking about device form factors and peripherals (/news/samsung-galaxy-trifold-unveiled-at-apec-showcase).
What it means for buyers
- Early adopters of the Galaxy S26 Ultra could see noticeably faster magnetic wireless charging than before — if Samsung reserves the 25W capability for the Ultra as leaks indicate.
- Owners of older Qi2‑ready Galaxies won’t be left out entirely, but they may be limited to lower charging speeds.
- There’s a potential annoyance: if Samsung does require a Qi2 case for the magnetic alignment to work, many buyers who prefer slim or no cases will lose the plug‑and‑snap convenience that made MagSafe popular.
Comparisons to Apple’s MagSafe are inevitable — the idea of a magnetic puck that aligns and charges a phone is essentially the same. If you like the MagSafe accessory ecosystem, you might find the Samsung approach promising; if you’re curious about Apple’s ecosystem for reference, check out Apple MagSafe accessories (available on Amazon) for comparisons.
Final note
These are still leaks: the hardware looks finished and the paperwork is clear about power ratings, but Samsung hasn’t confirmed availability or the finer compatibility details. Expect clarification (or denial) around the Galaxy S26 launch window, when Samsung will have to say plainly whether the magnets are built into the phones, the cases, or both — and who gets that full 25W experience.