{"id":414,"date":"2024-12-11T03:27:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T03:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/?p=414"},"modified":"2024-12-11T03:27:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T03:27:14","slug":"samsung-galaxy-s25-may-support-qi2-wireless-charging-boosting-adoption-for-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/archives\/414","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy S25 may support Qi2 wireless charging, boosting adoption for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1211-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1211-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1211-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1211-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1211-2.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly two years ago, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) introduced the Qi2 wireless charging standard, heralded as a breakthrough in the field. With Apple\u2019s endorsement, Qi2 promised to bring MagSafe-style charging capabilities to Android devices\u2014assuming manufacturers adopted the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that assumption proved overly optimistic. As reported by 9to5Google, only one Android device, the HMD Skyline, currently supports Qi2. Even Google opted out with its recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/search?keyword=Pixel&amp;post_type=product\">Pixel<\/a> 9 release, stating\u2014rather unconvincingly\u2014that Qi2 offers no significant advantages over Qi1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision by Google, the steward of the Android ecosystem, could be seen as a pivotal moment. If Google doesn\u2019t support Qi2, why would other manufacturers invest in it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Glimmer of Hope with Samsung Galaxy S25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the slow adoption, there may still be hope for Qi2\u2019s future. Reliable leaker Ice Universe hinted on X (formerly Twitter) that Samsung\u2019s upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/search?keyword=Galaxy&amp;post_type=product\">Galaxy<\/a> S25 series will support Qi2. However, this claim reportedly originated from a private message on Weibo, so it should be treated cautiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, Samsung has a history of equipping its flagship devices with cutting-edge features. Adding Qi2 support would align with this strategy. The only detail mentioned was a charging speed limit of 15W, consistent with the WPC\u2019s January 2023 guidelines for Qi2-certified chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Samsung includes Qi2 in its Galaxy S25 lineup, it could set a precedent for other manufacturers to follow. This move might finally fulfill the WPC\u2019s initial promise, ushering in a more user-friendly and versatile charging ecosystem for Android users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly two years ago, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) introduced the Qi2 wireless charging standard, heralded as a breakthrough in the field. With Apple\u2019s endorsement, Qi2 promised to bring MagSafe-style charging capabilities to Android devices\u2014assuming manufacturers adopted the technology. However, that assumption proved overly optimistic. 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