Android devices allegedly set to adopt Qi2 25W charging standard, as per announcement by WPC
Wireless Power Consortium Unveils Qi2 25W for Faster Wireless Charging
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced the launch of a new wireless charging standard, Qi2 25W, offering up to 25 watts of wireless charging. This represents a significant increase of approximately 70% over the previous Qi2 standard's 15W.
The Qi2 25W standard is set to revolutionise the wireless charging landscape, addressing a long-standing consumer critique of slow wireless charging speeds. With the new standard, consumers can now expect faster wireless charging, bringing us closer to the parity with wired charging speeds.
Apple’s iPhones have already adopted the previous Qi2 standard, and it is expected that they will move to Qi2 25W. Meanwhile, Qi2 has historically been rare in Android phones, but this is set to change with the adoption of the new standard.
Samsung and Google have both shown commitment to the Qi2 standard. Samsung has confirmed that Galaxy devices in 2025 will support Qi2, marking a significant shift. The Galaxy S25 Ultra supports Qi2 charging, but currently, it is capped at 15W. Google has also become involved in developing the Qi2 standard, though specific models have not been named yet.
The WPC has reported that there are "several hundred" devices awaiting certification for Qi2 25W, some of which will be Android phones. However, no comprehensive list of certified Android phones has been publicly shared yet. It is expected that more certified Android smartphones will appear later in 2025 and into 2026 as manufacturers adopt the new standard.
The WPC also stated in January that consumers would see an "acceleration in Android devices with Qi2 built in during 2025." It is predicted that we may begin noticing devices with Qi2 25W more frequently starting from the second half of 2022, with even more significant growth expected in 2026.
Full-scale certification for Qi2 25W has opened for an even larger influx of devices awaiting certification. Fourteen devices, receivers, and transmitters have already received certification for Qi2 25W. This new standard solves a problem with fast-charging protocols that smartphone OEMs faced, offering a more efficient and faster wireless charging solution.
The Qi2 25W standard is set to bring a new era of wireless charging, offering faster charging speeds and paving the way for a more seamless and efficient charging experience for consumers. As more devices are certified and released, we can expect to see Qi2 25W becoming increasingly common in the market.
With the announcement of Qi2 25W, the new wireless charging standard, consumers can anticipate faster charging speeds for their smartphones and various gadgets, bridging the gap between wireless and wired charging. The adoption of Qi2 25W is predicted to expand in the near future, particularly in Android smartphones, as numerous devices await certification and more manufacturers start incorporating this standard into their products.
