Samsung, Qi and 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!
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".
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,
5 reasons I'm skipping a Samsung Galaxy S25 upgrade
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is here, and it brings new hardware, Qi2-compatible accessories, and a thinner and lighter frame to the table. However, it's not a significant upgrade for owners of the Galaxy S24, and even those looking to upgrade from an older phone or join the Galaxy community may want to look elsewhere.
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.
Samsung has a 3-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger ready for Galaxy S25
Samsung already has a 3-in-1 Qi2 charger ready for the latest Galaxy S25 series. A leaked certificate from the WPC website suggests that WITS, a company that acquired Samsung Elec
6 reasons Qi2 wireless charging is totally worth the hype
On January 6th, 2025, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced we will see an acceleration of Qi2 for Android devices in ...
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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 ...
Baseus Nomos review: An outstanding 140W 5-in-1 charging station with Qi2 integration
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) were a massive disappointment in 2024. Investors are right to be skeptical of an Intel ...
The OnePlus Open 2 will fix its predecessor's biggest flaw
Even so, with 50W wireless charging, the OnePlus Open 2 would become the fastest wireless charging foldable in the US.
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Ugreen Nexode Qi2 Powerbank 20000mAh 145W Max review: smart pillar with plenty of power
The pillar design of the Ugreen Nexode Qi2 Power Bank is reminiscent of a skyscraper—albeit a squat one. It offers an ...