Samsung's Galaxy phones could be getting a big camera redesign to facilitate MagSafe-style charging here are 4 ways they could look different

Date:
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:44:38 +0000

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Samsung might change the placement and design of the rear cameras on future phones, both to freshen things up and to allow for built-in magnets.

FULL STORY ======================================================================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 phones This might in part be to allow space for magnets, so you can use magnetic chargers and accessories without a case We probably won't see this design change before
the Galaxy S27 at the earliest Whether the Samsung Galaxy S series has an iconic design or a boring one is somewhat subjective, but whats 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 Image 1 of 4 The Google Pixel 10 Pro (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future) The iPhone 17 Pro (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd) The OnePlus 15 (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future) If thats the case, then its likely that the redesigned cameras wont extend as far down the back of the phone as they do currently, so they might instead have a Pixel-style pill module; a width-spanning, iPhone-like camera island; or a squarish block like the OnePlus 15 .

Its also possible we could get a circular camera block, like youll find on
the Xiaomi 17 Ultra , though if magnets are going to be included, it would possibly have to be smaller than Xiaomis version.

Of course, we doubt Samsung would directly copy any of these phone designs, since it would want its devices to have their own identity. But those are probably the four most common general smartphone camera designs, so something broadly in line with one of them seems likely.

Its unclear when this design change might emerge, if it does at all, but wed assume a flagship phone would get redesigned first, so the earliest wed
expect to see it is with the Samsung Galaxy S27 series, which isnt likely to launch until early 2027. So, whatever Samsung is planning, theres probably a while to wait for it. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
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