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- The Wireless Power Consortium has confirmed that Samsung will launch Qi2-compatible Galaxy devices this year.
- It has also introduced a new Qi2 Ready certification to bring the Qi2 user experience to devices when paired with compatible accessories.
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced the Qi2 wireless charging standard at CES 2023, but only a few smartphone makers have adopted it so far. Apple was the first to jump on the Qi2 bandwagon, offering compatibility on iPhone 12 and newer models, thanks to its direct contribution to the development of the standard.
Sadly, things haven’t progressed as quickly on the Android front, with HMD Global being the only OEM to offer a Qi2-compatible phone last year. However, the WPC has now announced that Qi2 adoption will see an uptick in 2025 and confirmed that Samsung will add Qi2 support to Galaxy phones this year. In a recent press release, the WPC quoted Samsung as saying buyers can expect to see Qi2-compatible Galaxy devices in 2025.