It’s been nearly two years since Qi2 was introduced, however solely a single Android cellphone has used it up to now. Apparently, although, the Galaxy S25 collection might find yourself supporting Qi2.
The Qi wi-fi charging commonplace is broadly used at the moment, however the up to date Qi2 commonplace has seen barely any adoption exterior of the iPhone. The up to date commonplace, up to now solely used within the HMD Skyline, provides a magnetic ring to the machine which can be utilized to align wi-fi chargers in addition to opening up a brand new assortment of equipment. Apple carried out this concept within the iPhone collection, and the corporate labored with the Wireless Power Consortium which successfully led to opening the door to extra smartphones utilizing the tech.
But we’re all nonetheless ready on one of many huge names in Android to really undertake Qi2.
Google’s Pixel 9 collection was one of many first actual alternatives for the tech to debut, but it surely didn’t occur. The OnePlus 13 additionally appeared like an apparent candidate, however that was not too long ago confirmed to not be occurring both.
Next in line is the Galaxy S25 collection, and there’s now a glimmer of hope that Samsung shall be utilizing Qi2 in its 2025 smartphones.
Ice Universe, a reasonably dependable Samsung leaker, responded to a rumor relating to Qi2 assist on the Galaxy S25 collection on Weibo saying that the rumor was “true” (through @Jukanloseve). There’s not a lot context to be added right here, apart from charging speeds nonetheless being at 15W, but it surely’s fairly thrilling nonetheless. As talked about, the one Android cellphone at the moment that helps Qi2 is the HMD Skyline, however the most well-liked flagship Android cellphone adopting Qi2 might mark a turning level for the usual, and push different manufacturers to undertake Qi2 as nicely.
This ought to, in fact, be taken with a grain of salt, but it surely offers a little bit of hope that this might really occur.
Samsung is predicted to launch the Galaxy S25 collection in January.
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