Qi, Samsung and Galaxy S25

Samsung Galaxy S25's Qi2 Ready Case Is a Small Step Toward Magnetic Accessory Bliss
We have been waiting patiently for more Android phones to support the full Qi2 wireless charging standard, including phones with built-in magnets. And with the Galaxy S25 phone line, Samsung is making a small step toward this by offering official cases that include magnets,
Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means
The company’s new smartphones do not have Qi2 wireless charging built in natively. Just give me my magnetic Android phone already!
The Galaxy S25 Is Missing the Best Part of Qi2 Wireless Charging
The move to Qi2 boosts charging to 15W for all certified devices and chargers. It also adopts Apple's MagSafe standard for aligning devices with charging coils. At first, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) that controls the standard said these magnets were required. And yet, here come the Galaxy S25 phones with Qi2 and no magnets.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 doesn't fully support Qi2 on its own
Last year, none of Samsung's phones offered support for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. However, there was hope that would change after Samsung said it would launch compatible devices in 2025. Unfortunately,
Qi2-ready wireless charging on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series? That’s what you get with ESR’s accessories
From protective cases and chargers to ring holders and car mounts, ESR opens up the world of MagSafe-compatible accessories for the Galaxy S25 series.
New Qi2-compatible 3-in-1 charger hits certification, likely to power the Galaxy S25 series
While many anticipated native Qi2 wireless charge support for the Galaxy S25 series, users will likely settle for a case and a new compatible charger coming to the market.
Why don't the Galaxy S25 phones have Qi2 built in?
Samsung markets the Galaxy S25 phones as "Qi2-ready". What does this mean? Well, it means that they do support wireless charging, but they do not have magnetic rings on their backs. However, if you buy one of the official or unofficial cases that do have a ring of magnets — voilà, you now have a "Qi2 phone".
Galaxy S25 Doesn’t Really Have Qi2, But It is Qi2 Compatible With Special Cases
The world was super excited at the announcement of Qi2 back at the end of 2023, because we all assumed it would mean Apple’s MagSafe magnets inside Android phones, opening up a massive catalog of accessories that only iPhones had previously been able to use.
Spigen’s Galaxy S25 cases support Qi2 and new wallets made just for Samsung
With its new Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is finally adding Qi2 support. Sort of. You’ll need a case to take full advantage of it, and Spigen’s new cases are ready and compatible with Qi2 on the Galaxy S25 series, and taking things a step to solve a big problem.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 support MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series isn't always known for the fastest charging speeds, but is Qi2 or MagSafe wireless charging supported?
The OnePlus 13 doesn't have Qi2, but the compromise is good enough
No Qi2? No problem. The OnePlus 13's magnetic cases deliver wireless charging speed and versatility. Is this the perfect ...
One device, many charging trays: quadruple charger with Qi2 and MagSafe
Families with many iPhones can charge four devices simultaneously with the Quattro Charger Pro 4 – also AirPods and other ...
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ESR Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank 10K review: Affordable and powerful
Qi2 has now become widely established and can now also be found in more affordable segments. The 10K power bank from ESR ...