Qi2 Ready vs Qi2 Certified: The Truth About Your Phone's Wireless Charging
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Summary
Qi2 is the latest wireless charging tech, which is more efficient and faster than its predecessors.
However, a phone can only be labelled as Qi2 ready if it supports a peak charging speed of 15W, but lacks the magnetic ring built into the back which is necessary for seamless accessory use.
To bypass this issue, users can stick magnetic stickers to the back of their phones, or invest in a Qi2-certified case, which can be purchased from the same phone manufacturer, or third parties.
Although MakeUseOf Endorses the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the lack of magnetic wireless charging is a disadvantage, and other companies are also not addressing the issue.
It is hoped that digital manufacturers will embrace full Qi2 certification in the near future.
This would eliminate the need for workarounds and compromise.
Currently, Samsung’s Ultra Clear Magnet case is one of the solutions to gain magnetic accessory support, however, it does not have the built-in magnets for proper alignment and slower wireless charging speeds.
It is recommended to steer away from cheap unknown brands when resorting to third-party cases.
