Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17 models are likely to support up to 25W wireless charging using a variety of third-party MagSafe charging accessories, thanks to compatibility with the next-generation Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard.
Currently, iPhones featuring MagSafe use Qi 2, the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) widely supported second-generation charging standard. With third-party chargers, Qi 2 maxes out at 15W – although iPhone 16 models do support upgraded 25W MagSafe charging using an official 30W Apple charger.
That limitation is likely to change with the iPhone 17 models, which are expected to support Qi 2.2, based on regulatory filings for updated MagSafe Chargers on Taiwan's NCC certification website. It was originally believed – and widely reported – that the WPC's Qi 2.2 standard would support up to 50W output. However, this turned out to be based on incorrect information. Qi 2.2 officially supports up to 25W.
Expect iPhone-compatible third-party Qi 2.2 chargers to become increasingly prevalent as we edge closer to the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup in September. For example, Ugreen has already announced its MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank, which it says is the first in the world to receive official Qi 2.2 certification from the WPC. The power bank is set to launch across the US, Europe, and Southeast Asian markets in the third quarter of this year.
In addition to faster charging, Qi 2.2 offers improved magnetic alignment and charging efficiency compared to its predecessor. The standard also features backward compatibility with older Qi chargers.
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Wooo, it‘s time to get stoked for the the FASTEST wireless charging ever available on an iPhone. This is a game-changing feature that takes this to a whole new level. Apple can’t wait to see the incredible things customers are able to do with the best-in-class wireless charging. Apple thinks you’re gonna love it!
Even the new MagSafe on iPhone 16 pro max doesn’t charge any faster with a 30w plug, I’ve never had the same speed with usb c vs wireless, it was marketing, I have the new MagSafe 25w one and a Apple 30w brick and it’s like the older one
Wireless charging seems like an inefficient gimmick to me. The battery also gets hotter than with wired charging which can affect the lifespan.
Even the new MagSafe on iPhone 16 pro max doesn’t charge any faster with a 30w plug, I’ve never had the same speed with usb c vs wireless, it was marketing, I have the new MagSafe 25w one and a Apple 30w brick and it’s like the older one
The new MagSafe is 25w. The issue is that wireless charging generates more heat, because physics. So it doesn't and will never charge as quickly as wired charging.
