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Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra yesterday. While it brings plenty of power with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, it also brought back a familiar disappointment for some fans: the lack of built-in Qi2 magnets. To use magnetic accessories or enjoy the latest wireless charging alignment, users still need to buy a specific case (we have a curated list for you, btw). However, early adopters of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are discovering that adding magnets to this flagship comes with a literal interference warning related to the S Pen.
As reported by tipster Max Jambor, attaching a third-party Qi2 magnetic case to the Galaxy S26 Ultra triggers a system notification. The message is straightforward, cautioning users that “magnets in accessories can interfere with your S Pen’s signal.” The device then suggests removing the accessory if you experience any connection or writing issues.
Th S Pen warning for magnetic interference on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The situation becomes particularly interesting when you look at Samsung’s own catalog. The company is selling its own line of magnetic cases alongside the phone, yet reports suggest these official accessories don’t always trigger the same alarming notification. This has led some to wonder if the warning is a strategic move to encourage customers to stick with first-party Samsung gear rather than exploring third-party options on platforms like Amazon.
Technically, the S Pen relies on an electromagnetic field to communicate with the screen. Strong or poorly shielded magnets in a case can create “dead zones” where the pen won’t write or where the cursor skips. Samsung’s cases are presumably designed to minimize this interference. Meanwhile, third-party manufacturers may not always hit that precise balance.
The real reason behind no built-in Qi2 magnets on Galaxy S26 devices?
Samsung has previously suggested that omitting built-in magnets helps keep the devices thin. However, seeing how the S Pen reacts to external magnets raises an interesting question: Could these persistent interference issues be the real reason Samsung hasn’t integrated Qi2 magnets directly into the phone’s hardware? It is purely speculative, but it’s possible the company hasn’t yet found a way to make a permanent internal magnet and the high-precision S Pen coexist perfectly without compromising the user experience.
For now, longtime Ultra fans might also feel a bit let down by another detail: the new S Pen reportedly lacks Bluetooth functionality. This means that, like last year, popular features like Air Actions remain missing.
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