25W Wireless Charging Arrives: Qi 2.2 Ushers in a New Era of Fast Power

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has officially introduced the Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard, offering devices with full protocol support a maximum charging power of 25W—a substantial leap that dramatically shortens charging times for users.

Compared with the earlier Qi2 specification, which capped wireless charging at 15W, the jump to 25W in Qi 2.2 represents a significant upgrade. Apple has now rolled out Qi 2.2 support for the iPhone 16 series through iOS 26.

At present, however, only Apple’s latest MagSafe charging kits are capable of delivering the full 25W wireless charging speed. Third-party accessories built on the Qi standard remain limited to 15W, though some manufacturers have already begun developing chargers based on Qi 2.2 that are expected to reach higher power outputs in the near future.

It should be noted that the iPhone 16e does not yet support 25W wireless charging. The upgrade is currently exclusive to the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The stable release of iOS 26 is scheduled for mid-September, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17 series. Given that the iPhone 16 lineup already supports Qi 2.2, it is only natural that the iPhone 17 series will also include the enhanced wireless charging protocol.

That said, the Qi ecosystem itself remains somewhat fragmented. Originally, WPC intended to mandate that all Qi2-certified smartphones include built-in magnets for precise alignment with chargers, ensuring maximum efficiency. However, under pressure from Android manufacturers, the consortium introduced a more flexible “Qi2 Ready” certification, which no longer requires integrated magnets. Instead, users can achieve better alignment and improved charging performance by purchasing magnet-equipped phone cases.

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