For years, Qi (pronounced "chee") has been the universal standard for wireless charging. You place your phone on a pad, and it starts charging. Simple, but not perfect. We've all had that moment where we wake up to a dead phone because it was slightly misaligned on the charging pad.
The new Qi2 standard is designed to fix that.
What is Qi2 and How is it Different?
The biggest difference between Qi1 and Qi2 is a single, game-changing feature: magnets.
The Wireless Power Consortium (the group that manages the Qi standard) has worked with Apple to build the Magnetic Power Profile from MagSafe directly into the new Qi2 standard.
This means Qi2-certified chargers will have a ring of magnets that perfectly aligns with the magnets in a compatible phone. No more guessing, no more misalignment — the phone just snaps into the perfect spot every time.
The 3 Main Benefits of Qi2
Are Your Current Devices Ready for Qi2?
If you have an iPhone 12 or newer, you're already living in the Qi2 future. Apple's MagSafe technology is the foundation of the Qi2 standard, so any MagSafe-compatible charger already offers the core benefits of magnetic alignment and 15W fast charging.
While you wait for the first officially "Qi2-certified" products to hit the market, you can get the exact same experience today with a high-quality MagSafe-compatible charger.
Our collection of fast wireless chargers is fully MagSafe-compatible, delivering the snap-on, 15W fast charging experience that Qi2 promises. They are the perfect way to future-proof your charging setup today.
