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TL;DR
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra supports faster 25W wireless charging, but users report difficulty reaching these speeds even with official accessories.
- Case manufacturer dbrand claims a “proprietary handshake” related to Qi2.2 may be preventing third-party and even Samsung’s own magnet cases from hitting the 25W ceiling.
- While 15W wireless charging remains reliable, the requirement for a specific wireless charger, 45W brick, and compatible Qi2 case is creating consumer confusion.
One of the bigger highlights on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is its faster 25W wireless charging speeds. To get these speeds on your Galaxy S26 Ultra, you’ll need the new $50 Samsung Magnet Wireless charger, a compatible 45W power brick, and a Qi2-compatible case for perfect alignment. However, there’s some peculiar behavior at play here: it seems the Galaxy S26 Ultra can’t reach its peak 25W wireless charging speeds with Samsung’s official first-party cases, and the oddity extends to third-party cases as well.
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