In today’s fast-paced world, it is no secret how much we all depend on our smartphones. From waking up in the morning to sleeping at night, our phone is with us. In such a situation, the battery life of the phone and the speed of charging it matter a lot. Understanding this need, a big and exciting update has come in the world of technology.
Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has officially announced the new Qi2 25W wireless charging specification. This news is a great news for all those people who want to charge their phone fast without the hassle of any wire. Let’s know about this new Qi2 25W technology in detail.
What is this new Qi2 25W technology?
In simple words, it is a new and better standard of wireless charging. WPC, which sets the global standard for wireless charging, launched Qi2 (called Qi v2.0) last year with 15W of power. Now, the same technology has been upgraded to Qi2 25W (or Qi v2.2.1).
The biggest advantage of this is that it delivers about 70 percent more power than before. Meaning, now your phone will be able to charge wirelessly much faster, just like it would with a wired charger.
Great news for Android users
The most important thing about this announcement is that WPC has confirmed that brands making ‘big Android smartphones’ will now also become a part of this ecosystem. So far, the experience of fast wireless charging through MagSafe technology in Apple’s iPhones has been great. But now, Android users are also going to get the same great and fast wireless charging experience.
This means that we can see this new Qi2 25W charging in the upcoming flagship phones of big brands like Samsung, Google, OnePlus, Xiaomi. This will reduce the charging technology gap between Android and iOS to a great extent.
How does this technology work?
The biggest feature of Qi2 technology is the magnets used in it. Both the charger and the phone have magnets, which stick to each other in a perfect way while charging. This is also called the Magnetic Power Profile.
What are its benefits?
Perfect alignment: Many times, due to not placing the phone at the right place on old wireless chargers, charging was either slow or did not happen at all. Magnets eliminate this problem. The phone automatically comes to the right position as soon as it is placed on the charger.
Fast and safe charging: Due to the correct alignment, power loss is reduced, which makes charging faster. Also, it reduces problems like overheating, making charging more safe.
Better user experience: You will not need to repeatedly move the phone and place it at the right place. Just bring it near the charger and the magnets will do the rest of the work.
So far, this magnetic feature was seen in only a few Android phones, such as HMD Skyline, or users used to take advantage of it by using a magnetic case. But now it will come in-built in the phone.
Will existing iPhones also support it?
Yes! Apple is an important member of WPC and MagSafe technology is the basis of Qi2. Therefore, Apple’s latest iPhone models will also support this new 25W standard. This means that iPhone users will also be able to charge their phones even faster wirelessly with a certified Qi2 25W charger.
When will the new devices come to the market?
WPC has also started testing and certification work for this new standard. According to the report, 14 devices (receivers and transmitters) have already been certified, and hundreds more devices will be tested soon.
Given this pace, it is being speculated that by the end of this year or early next year, we may see smartphones and chargers in the market that support Qi2 25W. Some brands may surprise us with their new products in the coming festive season.
What does this mean for consumers?
As a consumer, this update brings you several benefits:
Convenience: No more wires and the comfort of faster charging.
A universal standard: In the future, you won’t have to worry about different wireless chargers for different brands of phones. A single Qi2-certified charger will be able to charge both your Android and iPhone faster.
Better accessories: The introduction of this new standard will see a range of new and innovative wireless charging pads, car mounts, and power banks in the market.
Conclusion
In short, the introduction of Qi2 25W is not just a minor update but a glimpse into the future of wireless charging. This technology will not only make the way we charge our phones easier and faster but will also set a new standard for the entire smartphone industry. So the next time you buy a new phone, make sure to check if it has the ‘Qi2 25W’ feature!
