Is this a compromise you would accept?
What you should know
– A report showcases a new consumer survey from Samsung that inquiries users about Qi2 and Galaxy devices.
– Samsung questions users if they would favor integrated Qi2 magnets for wireless charging and other features, even if the phone’s thickness increased as a consequence.
– The company also inquires whether users would find it acceptable to have only wireless charging on a Galaxy device.
– The Galaxy S25 series notably lacks built-in Qi2 magnets; however, it is Qi2 Ready, meaning users must use a case that includes the necessary magnets for wireless charging and more.
It appears that Samsung is contemplating a change for future Galaxy phones, and your input could be pivotal.
A post from SammyGuru emphasizes a recent Samsung survey sent to users via the Members app that seemingly places the future designs of Galaxy in your hands (or at least prompts some consideration). The survey follows typical protocols; however, the publication identified two critical questions, both concerning Qi2 wireless charging and its magnetic components.
Arguably, the most significant query is number 38, which asks, “Would you prefer to have magnets built into the phone even if it resulted in a thicker device?” Two of the choices indicate you wouldn’t mind having Qi2 magnets embedded in the device, even if it made the phone “within 0.3mm” or “within 0.5mm” thicker. These are not extreme variations, especially considering Samsung’s recent focus on slim devices, but the incorporation of that technology would marginally expand the size.
The publication outlines another option indicating that you wouldn’t want Qi2 magnets if it increased the phone’s size, while the final option asserts “magnets must be included,” regardless of the thickness increase.
The other question presents an intriguing scenario: what if a Galaxy device were limited to wireless charging? Samsung asks, “if only wireless charging is supported, would the inclusion of Qi2 (similar to MagSafe) alleviate any issues?”
Samsung & Qi2
Samsung’s recent involvement with Qi2 on the Galaxy S25 series has been quite perplexing, but it ultimately simplifies to a clear conclusion. Samsung’s latest flagship series is the first set of phones to exhibit “Qi2 Ready support;” however, these models do not incorporate the required magnets internally. Therefore, yes, the Galaxy S25 series provides wireless charging, thanks to Qi2, but limited to 15W.
If you’re planning to get a Qi2 charger, the Galaxy S25 series will support it. One thing to consider is that, without the magnets, you will need a case that has the necessary built-in magnets for that.
We might ponder whether Samsung omitted these magnets to achieve a slimmer design for its series, particularly after reviewing the recent consumer survey. That is not definitively confirmed, so it remains just a consideration. There’s also no certainty about if or when Samsung would integrate built-in magnets into its devices. The Galaxy S26 series comes to mind. We’d likely hear something concrete early next year, if it occurs.
The company’s anticipated Galaxy S25 FE was recently seen moving through the WPC for wireless charging, receiving Qi2 (v2.1) certification. However, with speculation suggesting we could see this model later this year, it’s likely we won’t see these built-in magnets for this version. If anything, the S25 FE will be similar to the others with 15W wireless charging and the requirement for a case.
