Rumors about a major design change in Samsung’s Galaxy S series do not come every day, but this time it seems there is reason to listen. According to a new report from South Korea, the company is considering moving the camera array in the Galaxy S27 model – not for a design gimmick, but to make room for a component that has become almost standard among competitors: Built-in magnetic wireless charging.
According to a report on the Naver website, which cites sources in Samsung’s supply chain, the planned change is intended to allow the company to implement full support for the Qi2.2 standard. This is the advanced version of the magnetic wireless charging standard, which is very similar to Apple’s MagSafe technology. As of today, the familiar camera array of Galaxy devices occupies the exact space where the magnets are supposed to sit, which prevents Samsung from offering this capability as built-in within the device body.
Although Samsung has already begun to partially adopt the Qi2 standard, the current solutions require users to purchase dedicated cases that include magnets. The new move, if implemented, will allow users to enjoy attaching chargers, wallets, car mounts, and external batteries directly to the device body, without the mediation of an external accessory. Beyond convenience, the new standard promises faster wireless charging and more precise alignment of the charging coils, which prevents energy loss and unnecessary heating.
However, not everything is rosy on the way to the desired change. The report notes that the main obstacle is economic: The production costs of such a redesign may be too high. At Samsung, they are currently examining whether the added value to the reader justifies the investment, or whether it is better to stick with the familiar design that has been running for five years.
Ultimately, this is a strategic decision. While other Android brands are already beginning to adopt the magnetic approach, Samsung will not be able to stay behind for long. If the company indeed chooses the change, the Galaxy S27 may be the device that will finally break the design stagnation of the flagship series.