Samsung Galaxy S26: Delays, Qi2 magnets, and goodbye Snapdragon?

Android Authority October 27, 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 rumor mill is in full swing — and things are getting interesting. From possible delays across the entire lineup, to Qi2 magnetic charging finally being built in, and even talk of camera downgrades for the S26 Ultra. But which of these leaks actually holds weight? And could Samsung really be planning to drop Qualcomm for the S26 series? Let’s break it all down. 🤔 See all the latest Galaxy S26 rumors here: https://andauth.co/SamsungGalaxyS26 Timestamps 00:00 - The rumors are back 00:35 - What is going on with the naming? 01:43 - Is MagSafe coming to the S26? 03:10 - Camera changes! But in the wrong place... 05:09 - The design is…the same 05:50 - Qualcomm is gone and Exynos is back? 07:18 - The whole lineup is delayed? #samsunggalaxy #galaxys26 #techrumors #samsunggalaxys26 #samsunggalaxys26ultra #galaxys26ultra #android #androidphone #androidphones #smartphone #smartphones #mobile #tech #technology --------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Visit our website: https://www.androidauthority.com 📽️Watch our second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@androidauthority2 📱It's The Pixel Guy! https://www.youtube.com/@cscottbrown 🎧 Subscribe to SoundGuys: https://www.youtube.com/@SoundGuys 🛒 Check out our favorite stuff on Amazon: http://andauth.co/Amazon ---------------------------------------------------- 💬Follow us on social: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/androidauthority.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/androidauthority/ Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@Androidauth Instagram: https://instagram.com/androidauthority/ Telegram: https://t.me/AndAuthOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@androidauthority WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAOMZvInlqGqqsb6s0n X: https://x.com/androidauth/ [Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases] Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, when you buy through links in the description we may earn an affiliate commission. See our affiliate link policy for more details: https://www.androidauthority.com/external-links/ 👋Follow the Team: Paul Jones: https://x.com/1paulj_ C.Scott Brown: https://bsky.app/profile/cscottbrown.bsky.social Lanh Nguyen: https://www.instagram.com/lanhnguyenfilms/ Harley Maranan: https://x.com/harleymaranan Edgar Cervantes: https://x.com/5Reflections Mishaal Rahmann: https://x.com/MishaalRahman

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