Samsung Galaxy smartphones will finally support Qi2 in 2025, according to the standard’s governing body, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Qi2 wireless charging was supposed to bring that convenience to all phones that support MagSafe on the iPhone, but the majority of Android phone manufacturers couldn’t do anything about it in 2024. That looks set to change in 2025.
“The extraordinary Qi2 growth story will continue in 2025,” Samsung said in a WPC press release. “In 2025, we expect to see Android devices that support Qi2 starting with Samsung Galaxy devices.” In addition to having to incorporate magnets to help align smartphones and wireless chargers, Qi2 It also supports up to 15W charging. This means Qi2 devices should also be able to charge faster than before.
Alongside Samsung, Google is also committed to Qi2 by “bringing its unique high-power wireless charging technology to WPC” for the development of Qi v2.2. What’s notably missing from Google’s estimate, however, is a commitment to actually use the standard on its own Pixel devices. The Pixel 9 was arguably the best Android device the company had ever shipped, but it notably lacked Qi2 support.
According to WPC, in the nearer future, Qi v2.1 will include wireless in-vehicle charging with a moving charging coil that can adjust and locate your phone regardless of its size or how you place it on the charger. It will include new designs for vessels.
