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 is reportedly considering a redesign of the camera layout on future Galaxy phones, potentially to accommodate built-in magnets for MagSafe-style wireless charging. The change could allow for case-free magnetic charging and accessories, marking a shift from the current vertical camera arrangement. This redesign is not expected before the Galaxy S27 launch at the earliest.
- ▪Samsung may be planning to reposition the rear cameras on future Galaxy phones.
- ▪One reason for the redesign is to make space for Qi2 magnets to enable MagSafe-style charging without a case.
- ▪The change is reportedly being considered by Samsung, according to leakers Ice Universe and a source on South Korea's Naver.
- ▪Such a design shift would mark a departure from the long-standing vertical camera layout on Galaxy S series phones.
- ▪The earliest we might see this new design is with the Galaxy S27, not the upcoming S26 series.
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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 1 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…
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