The wireless charging technology of phones has been updated with the announcement by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) of the new generation Qi2 standard. This new version, called Qi V2.2.1, allows fast load up to 25 watts. By way of comparison, the previous standard offered only a maximum power of 15 W. It is therefore a significant progress.
In an official press release published on https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250723495742/en/wpc-ushers-inneration-of-faster-wireless-chargingle WPC shaped the results of its market study. According to the results, the faster wireless loading is the “characteristic most requested by consumers”, and with the new version of the Qi2 wireless loading protocol, it seems that this request was taken into account.
Regarding compatibility, WPC noted that “the main Android smartphones” will support this faster wireless load technology, but the ad did not specify what phones. Now, given that Google helped the company stimulate Qi2 load speeds, the next Pixel 10 series should be among the first to support the new wireless load of 25 W.
It should also be noted that previous reports have suggested that Google works on an improved wireless charging accessory called “Pixelsnap” This accessory would offer a magnetic load upgrade for Pixel 10 phones. However, it is not known whether the flagship smartphones of the next generation of Google will be equipped with integrated magnets.
With regard to phones with integrated magnets, the new Qi2 25 W standard is also provided for the iPhone Apple, although the latest models already support the 25 W quick charge via Magsafe with a 30 W power adapter (Ugreen Nexode Gan 30 W charger currently at $ 12.99 on Amazon). WPC also notes that the management of the Qi 2.2.1 specification is necessary to benefit from the increased load speed, and it remains to be seen if the iPhone 16 is compatible with this specification.