A logo can say a lot. That of Qi2, which you will come across more and more often, tells the story of one of the new wireless charging technologies.
For months, confusion reigned around the Qi2 standard. Impossible to find it on 204 smartphones. Today, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) finally dots the i’s: if your device bears the Qi2 logo, it is equipped with magnets. Period.
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The WPC, the organization that manages the standard, had to break its silence in the face of growing questions. The verdict is in: no magnets, no Qi2 logo.
Qi2 2.1 since September 2024
Version 2.1 of the standard, introduced in September 2024, brings some changes. Android manufacturers will now be able to offer alternative solutions, in particular via special cases incorporating the necessary magnets, such as Apple’s MagSafe. Samsung would also be on the verge of adopting this approach for its future Galaxy S25 series.
Qi2 is not just about magnets, it is also about power. The standard allows charging up to 15 W. As a reminder, classic Qi which generally capped at 5 W or 7.5 W for certified devices.
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This power of 15 W equals that offered by Apple’s MagSafe, which is no coincidence since the Qi2 is largely inspired by this technology.
For now, the HMD Skyline remains the only Qi2 certified Android smartphone.
