Is Samsung taking a leaf out of Cygnett’s design playbook? The South Korean tech giant is reportedly preparing to launch a wireless power bank that bears a striking resemblance to the magnetic models popularised by Australian brand Cygnett—products now widely adopted by NRL and AFL clubs.
According to the Wireless Power Consortium, Samsung is set to debut a new magnetic wireless power bank, based on details published in the organisation’s certification database.
The device will ship with full Qi2 certification and features a familiar magnetic ring on the rear. As with Cygnett’s version, it’s designed to snap directly onto a compatible smartphone, signalling that Samsung may finally be ready to embrace magnetic wireless charging.
The accessory, model number EB-U2500, is listed as the Samsung Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack.
Currently a Cygnett battery can be attached to a Samsung smartphone via the use of a Cygnett case for the Galaxy series.
Images show a clean light-grey design with the standard circular magnet layout used by Qi2-compatible chargers.
It supports up to 15W wireless output—not groundbreaking, but typical for today’s Qi2 chargers.
Industry chatter suggests the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra may support faster 25W wireless charging, which could make this accessory less appealing to Ultra buyers.
However, the standard Galaxy S26 and S26+ models would pair neatly with the battery pack’s 15W limit.
Unlike Apple’s iPhone lineup, Samsung’s smartphones still lack built-in magnets. Only Google’s Pixel 10 series has adopted integrated magnetic support so far.
Samsung has not officially confirmed a shift toward magnetic charging, but insiders believe the announcement could come as early as CES 2026.
With the Galaxy S26 unveiling just months away, analysts say the timing is no coincidence. Sources in China claim the EB-U2500 is already in production—hinting strongly that Samsung’s magnetic future is imminent.
ChannelNews is tipping that Samsung’ magnetic wireless power bank will be more expensive than the Cygnett offering with one observer claiming that both are set to be manufactured by the same factory.
