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Title: Here are all the Android phones that support Qi2

Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:40:07 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/h...

The Qi2 wireless charging spec was originally announced back in early 2023.
However, Android phone makers havenΓÇÖt exactly been rushing to add Qi2
support to their latest devices since then. ThatΓÇÖs made finding a
compatible handset rather difficult, which is a bummer for anyone who has
seen the wealth of accessories and power banks that iPhone owners have had
access to for several generations.

On top of faster charging speeds (up to 25 watts or higher in later
revisions), Qi2 dictates the inclusion of embedded magnets designed to make
aligning and attaching peripherals a cinch.

But what makes the slow rollout a bit more frustrating is that Apple is a
member of the Wireless Power Consortium (the governing body in charge of Qi2)
and its MagSafe tech was used to help define the spec and ensure that
compliant add-ons work seamlessly with Qi2, so itΓÇÖs not like thereΓÇÖs a
lack of compatible peripherals.

Regardless, to help you figure out which Android phones officially come with
Qi2, weΓÇÖve compiled a list of supported devices. (Note: Due to the
complexities of the Chinese market, this list is primarily focused on gadgets
available in North America and the EU.)

Android phones with Qi2:

The HMD Skyline.

The Google Pixel 10 family.

ThatΓÇÖs it, seriously. Though now this list does include one of the biggest
Android phone makers in Google.

That said, there is one wrinkle with the Pixel 10 line. While Google's
Pixelsnap standard is Qi2 compatible, wireless charging speeds for the base
Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are staying the same at 15 watts. However, only the
Pixel 10 Pro XL comes with support for the more powerful Qi2.2 spec which
allows for wireless charging at up to 25 watts. So if you want the
convenience of cable-free magnetic charging and want to do it as fast as
possible, you're going to have to pay extra for the most premium version of
the Pixel 10.

The status of other Android phone manufacturers

But what about the Galaxy S25? Unfortunately, despite Samsung saying that it
will release multiple ΓÇ£Android devices supporting Qi2ΓÇ¥ this year, its
latest batch of flagship phones (including S25 Edge, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and
Galaxy Z Fold 7) are merely "Qi2 ready." But what does that mean? Like
previous models, the Galaxy S25 family can charge wirelessly at up to 15
watts. However, because the phones don't have magnets on their back, Qi2
accessories slide off when you try to attach them. This can be addressed by
purchasing a compatible case with a built-in magnetic mounting system or a
magnetic ring mount, but at least out of the box, the Galaxy S25 line
requires additional assistance in order to work with the growing market of
Qi2 peripherals.

OnePlus also claims the OnePlus 13 supports Qi2. However, in our testing, the
magnets inside the phone are so weak that it didn't latch on securely to any
of the Qi2 accessories we tested. However, similar to the Galaxy S25, if you
pair the OnePlus 13 with one of the company's magnetic cases, you can attach
Qi2 peripherals as normal.

Finally, when asked if it had plans to release Qi2-compatible phones,
Motorola would only say that it is "committed to bringing the latest
technology across our devices."

As new phones with Qi2 hit the market, we will try to keep this list as up-to-
date as possible. Or at least until the spec becomes a much more mainstream
standard.

Update, August 20 2025, 4:45PM ET: This story has been updated with info
about Qi2 support on the Pixel 10 family.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/h...
that-support-qi2-150052702.html?src=rss

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