Samsung's Galaxy phones could be getting a big camera redesign to facilitate MagSafe-style charging — here are 4 ways they could look different
Samsung may be planning a significant redesign of the camera layout on future Galaxy phones, potentially to accommodate built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging similar to Apple's MagSafe. The change could lead to a departure from the current vertical camera arrangement in favor of designs like a pill-shaped module, wide camera island, or circular block. This redesign is not expected before the Galaxy S27 series, likely launching in early 2027. The move aims to enable case-free magnetic accessory compatibility.
- ▪Samsung is reportedly considering a camera layout redesign on future Galaxy phones to make space for Qi2 magnetic charging.
- ▪The change could allow for MagSafe-style magnetic accessories without requiring a phone case.
- ▪Possible new designs include a pill-shaped module, a width-spanning island, a square block, or a circular layout.
- ▪The earliest this redesign might appear is on the Galaxy S27 series, expected in 2027.
- ▪Leaks suggesting the redesign come from reputable sources including Ice Universe and a South Korean Naver commenter.
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Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones Samsung's Galaxy phones could be getting a big camera redesign to facilitate MagSafe-style charging — here are 4 ways they could look different News By James Rogerson published 28 April 2026 Moving the cameras to add magnets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung is reportedly considering redesigning the camera layout on future Galaxy phonesThis might in part be to allow space for magnets, so you can use magnetic chargers and accessories without a caseWe probably won't see this design change before the Galaxy S27 at the earliestWhether the Samsung Galaxy S series has an iconic design or a boring one is somewhat subjective, but what’s undeniable is that not much has visually changed with these phones for years now — especially when it comes to their vertical camera arrangement.But it seems Samsung might soon shake things up, as according to Ice Universe — a reputable leaker — posting on Weibo (via Phone Arena), the company is considering changing the position of the rear cameras.The same claim has also been made by another leaker on South Korean site Naver, who added in a comment that part of the reason for this change is to leave space for built-in Qi2 magnets, so that future Samsung phones could have case-free, MagSafe-style magnetic wireless charging.Article continues below You may like Leaked photos suggest the Samsung Galaxy S26 could be missing a major rumored upgrade The Samsung Galaxy S26 could have the most AI camera ever Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals its big camera overhaul – here are 5 changes to expect It could take inspiration from a rival if (window.sliceHydrationLazy) { window.sliceHydrationLazy("imageGallery-gpYUThgDZeExFT9TAppzJb-3UkBZgSwxkNBVXzIxkRkmOI2cMsyCKlX", "imageGallery", JSON.stringify({"galleryData":[{"title":"","description":[],"image":{"id":"acqVARjissyP35P7tWpxBT","name":"Google Pixel 10 Pro review-15","caption":"The Google Pixel 10 Pro","credit":{"text":"(Image credit: {subject})","subject":"Philip Berne \/ Future"},"src":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/acqVARjissyP35P7tWpxBT.jpg","alt":"Google Pixel 10 Pro in Jade with checkered tile backsplash background","width":5529,"height":3110,"srcSetSizes":[320,480,650,970,1024,1200],"sizes":{"default":"calc(100vw - 40px)","1000px":"970px"},"fullscreen":false,"lazyLoading":true,"addSEOMetaData":false,"removeNativeWidthRestriction":false,"dataBordeauxImageCheckAttr":false,"noCredit":false}},{"title":"","description":[],"image":{"id":"TeursDJa5pkWDaY75233RN","name":"Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-review-in-hand-back-angle","caption":"The iPhone 17 Pro","credit":{"text":"(Image credit: {subject})","subject":"Lance Ulanoff \/ Future"},"src":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TeursDJa5pkWDaY75233RN.jpg","alt":"Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW","width":1920,"height":1080,"srcSetSizes":[320,480,650,970,1024,1200],"sizes":{"default":"calc(100vw - 40px)","1000px":"970px"},"fullscreen":false,"lazyLoading":true,"addSEOMetaData":false,"removeNativeWidthRestriction":false,"dataBordeauxImageCheckAttr":false,"noCredit":false}},{"title":"","description":[],"image":{"id":"WWZmuboKFhpngwbq2EGqhm","name":"Xiaomi 17…
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