All the news on Qi2 wireless charging
TL;DR
The Qi2 wireless charging standard, released in April 2025, supports up to 25W charging and uses magnets for better alignment. Major brands like Anker and Belkin are launching compatible accessories, with growing support from Android devices.
Key Takeaways
- •Qi2 standard enables faster 25W wireless charging, up from 15W, and incorporates magnets for optimal device alignment.
- •Apple contributed MagSafe technology to Qi2, leading to widespread adoption in iPhones and increasing support in Android phones like Google Pixel.
- •Numerous accessory makers, including Anker, Belkin, and Ugreen, have released Qi2-compatible chargers, power banks, and stands.
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The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) released the latest version of the Qi2 standard in April 2025, bringing wireless chargers a step closer to the faster charging rates offered by USB cables. Qi2.2 supports up to 25W charging, which is a welcome improvement to the 15W that has been the maximum rate for the standard since Qi1.2 was released in October 2015.
The new Qi2.2 standard also carries forward the use of magnets to help devices and chargers line up perfectly for optimal charging. First introduced with the iPhone 12 as MagSafe, Apple helped bring the feature’s functionality to the Qi2 standard by practically giving away the tech’s design. It’s since been standard on iPhones, but more Android devices are adding support for Qi2, including those from Google. The Pixel 10 family includes a MagSafe-compatible alternative called PixelSnap, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports the faster Qi2.2 25W charging.
Ugreen was one of the first companies to debut a Qi2.2 wireless charging power bank, but other accessory makers, including Aukey, Belkin, Anker, Kuxiu, and Nomad, have since announced their own Qi2.2-compatible wireless chargers.
You can find all the news on Qi2.2 wireless charging down below.
- Mophie’s new wireless charging stands mostly cater to Apple gear.
- Kuxiu’s magnetic multi-device power bank now has faster 25W wireless charging
- Nomad’s Stand One and Stand One Max add faster 25W wireless phone charging
- This magnetic Qi 2.2 powerbank looks like a classic Sony Cybershot
- Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo lays claim to best 3-in-1 travel charger
- Apple’s faster MagSafe Charger can now charge other phones at 25W
- This AC adapter splits in two, giving you a wireless power bank for the road
- Anker’s fastest power bank launches alongside new Prime family
- This Belkin Qi2 charging puck comes with a kickstand and cooling
- Belkin’s first 25W Qi2 chargers power up multiple devices
- Stop using these ESR power banks that have been recalled for fire and explosion risks
- You can pivot this wireless smartphone power bank to charge an Apple Watch, too
- Faster Qi2.2 wireless power banks are on the way
- The best MagSafe and Qi2 chargers
- Kuxiu’s ‘world first’ solid-state power bank costs more but lasts much longer
- Satechi’s got new Qi2 chargers on the way.
- More Android phones with Qi2 wireless charging will finally show up in 2025
- Anker’s new 5K MagSafe battery is slimmer and faster
- Zens’ new Qi2 charger is about as close as you get to plugging your phone directly into a wall
- Apple has a faster MagSafe charger to go with the new iPhone 16 phones
- Ugreen’s new Uno chargers have cute emoji faces that change when you charge
- Nomad’s updated Stand One Max charger fixes an annoying design flaw
- All that and Qi2.
- Satechi is bringing another Qi2 wireless charger to your car.
- This Game Boy-looking phone stand is why MagSafe is good
- Anker’s folding Qi2 charger and other power banks are up to 30 percent off
- Apple quietly added Qi2 charging to the iPhone 12
- Anker’s speedy Qi2 MagSafe chargers have dropped to new all-time low prices
- ESR Qi2 wireless car charger review: goodbye Mag$afe
- Nomad’s first Qi2 charger is shipping now for $10 less than its MagSafe model
- This Qi2 car mount is cheaper than a MagSafe charger and can fast-charge your iPhone 15
- Satechi’s new Qi2 charging stands are stylish and storable
- Anker’s new Qi2 chargers deliver MagSafe speed without MagSafe pricing
- We finally touched Thunderbolt 5 and Qi2 (but not meaningfully).
- Hyper adds to the growing number of Qi2 chargers.
- Nomad unveils its first fast Qi2 wireless stand charger
- Anker’s Qi2 wireless chargers will fast-charge iPhone 13, 14, and 15 at 15W
- Qi2’s MagSafe-like wireless charging is finally almost here
- Mophie has three Qi2 magnetic wireless chargers on the way
- Belkin’s convertible wireless charger supports new Qi2 magnet-enhanced standard
- Anker’s new MagGo wireless chargers might charge iPhones just as fast as MagSafe
- The Qi2 wireless charging standard will mandate magnet strength for less slip ‘n slide
- Qi2: how Apple might finally harness MagSafe by giving it away