Major Leak Suggests Galaxy S25 Ultra Will Rely on Cases for Magnetic Wireless Charging

Leaker @Jukanlosreve shared a tweet showcasing the case and its packaging on "X." Notably, the case exhibits a circular design at its center that indicates compatibility with MagSafe-style magnetic wireless charging. The package boasts the label "MagFit for MagSafe," reinforcing speculation that the Galaxy S25 series may not feature a built-in Magnetic Power Profile.

The dependence on a separate case for magnetic wireless charging suggests that the Galaxy S25 lineup will not support the Qi2 wireless charging standard. To utilize magnetic charging, users will have to purchase a compatible case, as the phones themselves reportedly lack built-in magnets. Earlier leaks indicated that the Galaxy S25 series could support wireless charging at up to 25W, an upgrade from the 15W charging available on the existing Galaxy S24 models.

Interestingly, the FCC certification for the base model of the Galaxy S25 shows a wireless charging speed of just 9W. Further leaks will be crucial to clarify the wireless charging capabilities of the more affordable model. Regarding wired charging, the base Galaxy S25 is anticipated to support 25W wired charging, while the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra are expected to handle up to 45W.

Additionally, Spigen will face competition from other case manufacturers aiming to tap into the magnetic wireless charging feature for the flagship series. Some critics suggest that Samsung opted to omit built-in magnets to drive sales of their official cases. As a user of Spigen cases for my Pixel devices, I can vouch for their excellent protection and value.

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra during its first Unpacked event of 2025, scheduled for January 22, 2025.