Samsung has launched its first magnetic wireless power bank. Dubbed the Magnet Wireless Battery Pack, the device is specifically designed to address the lack of built-in magnets on the Galaxy S26, a gap that is quite frustrating for users, especially those who prefer wireless charging.
First of all, the power bank’s specifications: It has a 5,000 mAh battery that enables up to 15W wireless or 25W wired charging via USB-C. You can use it to charge two devices at the same time, but I definitely don’t recommend this, especially if you want full charges rather than fast charging.
Is the hardware good enough for the price?
The Magnet Wireless Battery Pack features a front-panel battery indicator, a built-in stand (useful for consuming content or video calls on the go), a slim profile, and a cutout specifically designed for the Galaxy S26’s camera bump.
Despite the premium design and slim form factor, there are two things I don’t like about the device. Firstly, it only has a 5,000mAh battery, which may not be able to fully charge the S26 Ultra considering the energy loss during wireless charging. Secondly, it costs $64.99, which seems a bit high for its capacity.
Although the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra support Qi2 wireless charging speeds, they don’t have the magnetic alignment ring (on the back) that makes it easier to snap accessories into place (and keep them there for efficient wireless charging).
It is not possible to use the wireless power bank without a magnetic charging case
To unlock Qi2 wireless charging on the Galaxy S26 series, you need to purchase a protective case with a magnetic ring (either from Samsung or from a well-known accessory manufacturer). In order to use the new power bank, you would have to buy a magnetic protective case. This is the catch that no one is happy about.
Magnetic wireless charging has been around for quite some time. While Apple calls it MagSafe, Google calls it Pixelsnap charging (available on the Pixel 10 series); both are based on the Qi2 standard. The idea is to enable relatively faster wireless charging (up to 25W) while ensuring that the wireless charger or power bank stays in the right place.
