Samsung considers S27 camera redesign for Qi2 magnets

Samsung is considering a significant redesign of the rear camera layout on its upcoming Galaxy S27 smartphones to incorporate built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging, according to leaks from South Korean sources, though rising production costs could delay the changes.

Leaker Lanzuk, posting on the Naver social platform, claimed the redesign aims to create space for magnets that would enable case-free compatibility with magnetic chargers and accessories, similar to Apple's MagSafe and Google's implementation on Pixel devices. The Galaxy S27 series is slated for release in early 2027, marking potentially the first major overhaul of Samsung's signature vertical camera stack, which has defined the lineup since the Galaxy S20 in 2020.

Samsung's latest Galaxy S26 models, launched earlier this year, supported Qi2 charging through software but required users to attach magnetic cases, as an executive explained. The company cited cost concerns for avoiding hardware integration at the time, a decision that also led to shelving other planned upgrades, including rumored variants like the S26 Pro and Edge.

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