Apple’s MagSafe Charging Explained: Qi2.2 Could Make Magnetic Charging a Staple

Apple's Magsafe Initially was an exclusive function on 2020 iPhone 12But five years later, the best parts of Magsafe are now also available on Android phones like Line Google Pixel 10This is because Apple has made key parts of Magsafe to the Open Qi2.2 standard, and the next wave of flagship phones may have a faster wireless charging and supporting magnetic accessories.

The standard of wireless charging Qi2.2 comes from Wireless powerful consortiumWhose membership includes Apple, Google and many others telephone Companies that together create and introduce improvements to QI wireless charging.

This does not mean that Magsafe Apple is leaving. The company will continue to use the term for magnetic accessories that Apple makes or certifies from third -party accessories manufacturers. But this means that other telephone manufacturers will accept the QI2.2 standard, which, in fact, is the same as Magsafe, and even its rebranding. Google, for example, launched the Pixelsnap accessory line, which uses Qi2.2, which means that they will work just well on Pixel phones And on the iPhone Apple.

Moreover, these accessories for wireless charging are now cheaper than when Magsafe debuted, and companies such as Anker and Belkin make Qi2.2 magnetic charging gaskets and are worth the speed of 25 watts. These fastest speeds are currently supported by new iPhone 17 line, iPhone 16 And Google Pixel 10 Pro XLSo far you are using a QI2.2 wireless charger with at least a 30-watt power adapter.

And this is not only about charging. Apple Magsafe and other phones that support Qi2 with built -in magnets allow magnetic buildings, wallets, stands, handles and other accessories that can be quickly attached to the back of the phone. This means that the assortment of accessories created after the 2020 Magsafe for the iPhone now works on some Android phones, which makes them more universal, since you can probably be possible Continue to use them on the next deviceField

Despite the fact that Magsafe is becoming more universal in accordance with the Qi2.2 standard, there are still many to decipher between the new standard compared to what is ensured by the old Qi wireless accessories for chargingWe will analyze these differences in the following several sections.

What is magsafe for iPhone?

Apple Magsafe for the iPhone Standard refers to a number of magnets that were installed in most new iPhone models since 2020 – with the exception iPhone se And iPhone 16e -And the standard charging standard, which can charge the iPhone faster (15-25 W) than the original Qi standard (7.5 W).

A Magsafe standard allows accessories This can be attached to the iPhone using magnets, such as the Magsafe phone covers, wallets, fasteners, captures, charger, stands and many other options.

Before launching the QI2 standard, the Apple wireless charger was also the only way to get a faster 15-watt wireless charging for working on the iPhone, and Apple refers to the fact that the magnets allowed to ensure safe landing to help achieve these speeds. Unlike qi wireless charging on earlier iPhone models, which maintained slower speeds and have no magnets so that the charger and the phone are connected in the most effective position. Now the QI2 charger provides the same 15-watt speeds for the earlier iPhone models, while the IPhone 16 and iPhone 17 series can reach 25 watts when used with a 30-watt adapter. When using the standard Charger Qi, the iPhone limits the speed by half, offering a 7.5-watt wireless charging.

What is Qi2 charging, and how does it differ from Magsafe?

Qi2 – Open Standard that iteration on the previous standard of QI wireless charging while turning on the elements of the Apple Magsafe standard. Qi2 has both a magnetic profile for compatibility and a 25-watt speed of wireless charging, which means that any phone that supports Qi2 can potentially support magnetic accessories along with a faster wireless charging.

First Android phone, which initially supports Qi2 was HMD SkylineAnd Samsung accepted the charging standard for the Galaxy S25 series (although you needed a case for using magnetic accessories). Google was the first large telephone manufacturer Android, who had both the QI2 charging standard and the magnetic profile in its new phones: Pixel 10Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL And Pixel 10 ProGoogle has announced the Pixelsnap accessories line, which is a branded way to describe Qi2 compatibility. The company even explained that the Pixelsnap is completely compatible with Apple Magsafe accessories during the phone's announcement.

Phones without built -in magnets tend to use the term “Qi2 is ready“Drive the difference from a simple QI2 charging standard without a magnetic profile. Samsung sells the first magnetic covers for the Galaxy S25 line, in which the Qi2 magnetic profile is built OnePlus sells a similar magnetic case For him OnePlus 13Field

Magsafe-compatible iPhone support Qi2That is, if you buy a QI2 wireless charger, it must support at least 15-watt wireless charging. A The latest charger Magsafe The Apple Bumps is now sold, which up to 25 W speed when using with phones that support QI2.2, which now include the iPhone 16 line, the iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 Pro XL line. Google Pixelsnap official charger It also supports Qi2.2, which means that it should provide the same speed.

In addition, QI2 phones with magnets should support many magnetic accessories, which were first released taking into account Magsafe, probably providing compatibility with the docks, mounts, hands and accessories for the wallet. Some of these Qi2 accessories are also slightly cheaper than certified Magsafe accessories that require Apple certification to get Magsafe branding.

What accessories of Magsafe can I use?

With the launch of Qi2, several different types of magnetic accessories are now available, which can work with your phone. This can be a little confused, but if you buy a magnetic accessory for the phone, and your phone supports either magsafe or Qi2, it must attach and function to varying degrees.

If you buy a wireless charger certified by Magsafe or Qi2, you can use it to get at least a maximum 15-watt wireless charging speed when you attached it to the phone. This includes charging docks and stands, which also include the Magsafe or Qi2 brand. If you have an iPhone 16 series, the IPhone 17 or Pixel 10 Pro XL series, you can get a faster 25 watts charging using the Magsafe charger, which is connected to 30 W or a faster power adapterField

If you buy a magnetic wireless charger that does not indicate whether it is Magsafe or Qi2-certified, this probably means that although the charger will be attached to your phone, it will probably be charged from the source standard QI, which is limited by 7.5-watt speed when using it with the iPhone. The results can vary when using one with the Android phone, as some phones support 15-watt wireless charging according to the previous Qi standard.

And if you buy an unnecessary magnetic accessory for example, a wallet or a docking station for using a phone as a webcam, this accessory will probably work with any compatible with a magsafe-telephone regardless of its branding. These accessories are created taking into account the magnets inside the phone and will largely be attached regardless of their certification. Nevertheless, I noticed, to my personal experience, that the power of magnets can vary between accessories. For example, if you buy a magnetic clutch, check it a little after the purchase to make sure that it meets your needs, as if you were a couple of shoes, and do not destroy the box in case you decide to return it.

What iPhones are compatible with Magsafe?

Each iPhone, which was released since 2020 – with the exception of the iPhone Se and iPhone 16e line – is compatible with the Magsafe and Qi2 standard. This includes the iPhone 12 line, and then. The iPhone 11 is not compatible with Magsafe, but it works with the original QI wireless standard for charging. It simply will not be so fast or connected with magnets.

What Android phones are compatible with Magsafe or Qi2 wireless charging?

HMD Skyline is the first Android phone, which supports the QI2 wireless standard with magnets and now joined the Google Pixel 10 line. In addition to these devices, you can often add the “Magsaf” experience to the Android phone using magnetic covers that create some accessories. As mentioned earlier, Samsung and OnePlus begin to provide support from the first personal support with magnetic cases, but often there are third -party options for adding magnets to phones that support wireless charging.

Can I charge my apple watches or AirPods over charging Magsafe?

A Apple Watch It does not support Magsafe exercises: it uses a different type of magnetic wireless charger to replenish the battery. Apple Airpods is much more flexible, however, depending on the model, you can recharge the battery case with either the Apple Watch charger or a wireless charger compatible with Magsafe.

All AirPods Pro Cases support QI wireless charging using the Magsafe charger or a standard Qi wireless charger. It also applies to the standard of the second and third generation AirPods Cases. New AirPods 4 with active noise reduction And Airpods Pro 2 Both include Qi/Magsafe wireless charging and can use Apple Watch Charger. However, the standard AirPods 4 lacks wireless charging and instead only the wired charging usb-C is used.

How about Magsafe on Apple MacBook laptops?

MAGSAFE on MacBook Apple The line is separated from the Magsafe accessories line for the iPhone. These patented chargers for laptops, which briefly retired when the MacBook line accepted the USB-C charging, is quickly attached to compatible MacBook laptops using a magnet and can easily retreat if the cord is randomly expelled from the laptop. This is especially suitable for those who tend to cross the power cords.

If your MacBook turns on both the port of the Magsafe and the USB-C port, you can choose any method for charging your laptop. Just do not try to proceed with Magsafe Charger iPhone on a computer, as this will not do anything.