The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has officially introduced the Qi2 25W wireless charging specification, also known as Qi version 2.2.1, bringing a significant leap in charging speeds for Android smartphones and future iPhones. This upgrade is set to deliver up to 70 percent more power than the earlier Qi2 standard introduced in 2023, which supported up to 15W. With this update, Android phone users can now expect wireless charging speeds comparable to Apple’s MagSafe 2 technology.
According to the WPC, the new Qi2 25W wireless standard will be adopted by many major Android smartphone manufacturers, although specific brands or models haven’t yet been confirmed. Notably, Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 already support Qi2 charging at 15W and will also be compatible with the new 25W Qi2 wireless power upgrade.
One important shift brought by Qi2 and now Qi2 25W is the requirement of magnets to ensure correct charger alignment. While older Qi-certified phones charged at only 7.5W with accessories, the new Qi2-enabled devices—including those that will support Qi2 25W—must feature magnetic alignment either built into the phone or via compatible magnetic cases. For now, only select models like the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and HMD Skyline offer direct Qi2 compatibility, with the latter including built-in magnets for optimal performance.
Meanwhile, Google is reportedly working on bringing this feature to the upcoming Pixel 10 series, though users may need a magnetic case to utilize full Qi2 support. Samsung, on the other hand, has been actively engaging with users through its Members app, asking whether they would accept slightly thicker phones if it meant improved wireless charging performance using magnets.
The WPC revealed that 14 devices including transmitters and receivers have already completed Qi2 25W certification tests in an initial rollout. The organization also noted that several hundred more devices are currently undergoing or will soon enter testing phases. While it’s unclear how many of these are smartphones versus accessories, users can expect a broader range of Qi2 25W-supported phones to launch in the coming months, as the ecosystem expands rapidly.
