New Standard Adoption: Qi2 25W reportedly endorsed by significant Android device manufacturers, as per WPC announcement
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has recently launched a new version of its Qi wireless charging technology, known as Qi2 25W. This new standard promises to revolutionize wireless charging, offering quicker and more efficient charging solutions for smartphones and other devices [1].
The Qi2 25W version provides nearly 70% more power than the original Qi2 version, enabling truly high-speed Qi-certified wireless charging at 25W [2]. Samsung and Google have already adopted the Qi2 wireless charging technology, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra supporting Qi2 at 15W [3].
Apple is confirmed as adopting Qi2 25W for its upcoming iPhones, building on its prior leadership in Qi2 magnetic alignment and charging [4]. However, as of late July 2025, no specific major Android smartphone manufacturers have publicly confirmed concrete plans to adopt the Qi2 25W standard yet [5].
Industry speculation includes Samsung, Google, and OnePlus as likely candidates to adopt this faster Qi2 25W charging in upcoming flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S26 or Google Pixel 10 series. However, these remain unconfirmed [1][2].
Certification testing for Qi2 25W has begun for multiple devices, but no detailed roadmap or announcements from major Android brands have surfaced yet [3]. The WPC stated in January that there would be an acceleration in Android devices with Qi2 built in during 2025, but specific models and manufacturers have yet to be named [6].
While Qi2 25W aims to unify and boost wireless charging on Android, official plans by major Android smartphone manufacturers to adopt Qi2 25W have not yet been publicly announced as of late July 2025 [5]. Even more considerable adoption of Qi2 25W is expected in 2026, and we may begin noticing devices popping up with Qi2 25W more and more in the second half of the year [7].
No specific details about when consumers can expect new devices with Qi2 25W were teased in the WPC's announcement [2]. As the industry eagerly awaits official announcements from major Android smartphone manufacturers, the future of wireless charging looks promising with the introduction of Qi2 25W.
[1] CNET
[2] TechRadar
[3] Android Authority
[4] The Verge
[5] Engadget
[6] Tom's Guide
[7] GSM Arena
The Qi2 25W wireless charging technology, recently launched by the Wireless Power Consortium, may be adopted by Google, Samsung, and OnePlus in upcoming flagship devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S26 or Google Pixel 10 series. Despite ongoing certification testing for Qi2 25W in various devices, major Android smartphone manufacturers have yet to announce official plans for adopting this faster wireless charging standard.
