A few hours ago, Samsung revealed next Galaxy Unpacked event datewhere will he launch Galaxy S25 row. There have been a lot of leaks about the three devices in the lineup so far, which gives us a good idea about them. One of the leaks claims that the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra will support the Qi2 wireless charging standard. Well, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), which developed Qi2, has just hinted that future Samsung flagship phones will support the standard.
Samsung WPC announcement hints that Galaxy S25 will be equipped with Qi2
WPC has published new press release about the expansion of the Qi2 wireless charging standard. In the press release, the company cited a statement from Samsung that said: “Qi2’s exceptional growth story will continue into 2025. You can expect Qi2-enabled Android devices from Samsung Galaxy devices in 2025.»
While the South Korean tech giant hasn’t mentioned which device will be the first Galaxy device with Qi2, we’re guessing it’s hinting at the Galaxy S25 series since the company made a statement right after announcing the release date. the next Galaxy Unpacked event, which will feature the new lineup.
What benefits will Qi2 offer on Galaxy phones?
Samsung’s current flagship Galaxy phones and tablets, including the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 series, come with Qi charging that supports charging speeds of up to 15W. The new Qi2 charging standard not only offers faster 25W charging, but also features magnets that allow you to attach any compatible accessory to your device.
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If Qi2 is similar to Apple’s MagSafe, it’s because it’s based on MagSafe. Let’s see how Samsung implements Qi2 in the Galaxy S25. That is if it only offers faster Qi2 charging speeds or magnet support. Leaks suggest it will be the former. This means you’ll have to buy a magnetic case to attach your accessories to.
Google contributes to Qi 2.2 standard
The press release also includes a statement from Google. It says: “Google is committed to the Qi2 wireless charging standard and is expanding Qi2 penetration into Android phones and other devices. Google is helping achieve this goal by playing a leading role in the development of the upcoming Qi v2.2 standard, which includes Google’s contribution to its own high-power wireless charging technology in WPC.»
Google said in a statement that the company is contributing to the Qi 2.2 standard to enable higher charging power.