Qi2 in 2025: Who’s Certified, and What It Actually Unlocks

Qi2 is more than a logo swap. It’s the first wireless-charging spec to standardize magnetic alignment (the Magnetic Power Profile, or MPP), so coils line up properly and waste less energy. In practice, that means steadier 15W charging on phones that support it and fewer “is it even charging?” moments. In mid-2025 the Wireless Power Consortium also announced Qi2 25W (spec v2.2.1), pushing the ceiling higher for phones and accessories while keeping interoperability at the center.

Who supports Qi2 today?

iPhone. Apple’s iPhone 15 family launched with Qi2 support. Apple later enabled Qi2 on iPhone 13 and 14 via iOS 17.2, and there’s strong evidence iPhone 12 gained Qi2 with iOS 17.4 (Apple didn’t formally headline this; multiple outlets observed the behavior). Net result: most recent iPhones can now do MagSafe-like 15W on Qi2-certified chargers.

Android. 2025 is the year Qi2 goes mainstream on Android. WPC introduced a “Qi2 Ready” label for phones that meet the power spec but may rely on a case for magnets; major vendors (including Samsung and Google) have signaled support, with early models rolling out and in-car alignment tech improving at the same time.

Chargers and modules. Certification volume is climbing. By early 2025 WPC had green-lit dozens of Qi2 modules used inside consumer chargers, and more are entering the queue alongside Qi2 25W. Expect a steady wave of new stands, pads and 3-in-1s through late 2025–2026.

What Qi2 (and Qi2 25W) actually changes

The big win is alignment. Magnets center the coils so you get closer to the rated power without constant fiddling. With Qi2 15W, day-to-day speeds are finally consistent across brands. The 25W extension doesn’t just add raw wattage; paired with thermal management, it narrows the gap with common wired “fast charge” experiences while staying standards-based—no proprietary lock-ins.

Equally important: interoperability. A certified Qi2 pad should behave predictably with certified phones. That’s a cultural shift from the early wireless era, when the label on the box didn’t tell you much about real-world power.

How to verify a product is truly Qi2

Don’t rely on marketing claims. Check the WPC database for the brand and model number; if you can’t find it, assume it isn’t certified yet. Look for the official Qi2 mark on packaging, and prefer listings that show a clear model ID you can search.

Quick buyer’s checklist (keep it simple):

• Certification: Model appears in WPC’s database; packaging shows the Qi2 mark.

• Phone support: Your model actually supports Qi2 15W (or 25W when available).

• Thermals: Vendor discloses temperature or derating behavior; pads with decent heat paths perform better in the long run.

What to watch next

Short term, the market shifts from “MagSafe-only 15W” to Qi2-everywhere 15W for iPhone and a growing list of Android phones. Over the next year, Qi2 25W products will arrive in waves as certification ramps, and cars and furniture will benefit from better alignment systems. The most useful change won’t just be bigger numbers—it’ll be the predictability that standards finally bring.