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Instead those magnets live inside one of the official phone cases.
Wait, you thought Qi2 was all dependent on the magnets?
Samsung’s official Qi2-compatible case for S25 Ultra
So did I, until very recently.
While full Qi2 comes with a magnetic ring, something called Qi2 Ready now exists.
This is what Samsung seems to have employed in the Galaxy S25.
Samsung’s official Qi2-compatible case for S25 Ultra
Instead magnetic support has to come via specially approved cases."
And these options are presumably given the seal of approval by the WPC.
So what do you get with Qi2?
Samsung’s official Qi2-compatible case for S25 Ultra
So what does this mean for Galaxy S25 owners?
It means that you get all the extra benefits Qi2 has to offer.
That includes faster wireless charging speeds, with Qi2 chargers offering up to 15W speeds instead of 7.5-10W.
Qi2 wireless chargers are also able to offer adaptive charging.
This feature can also slow down the charge rate and prevent excess heat building up.
What you wont get without the case are the magnetic benefits.
Magnets also ensure the charging coils in your phone and charger are perfectly aligned every time.
Correct alignment means faster charging and better power efficiency, which is better for your phone and its battery.
Without the magnets it needs to be done manually.
Like Qi1, that doesnt guarantee the optimal wireless charging experience every single time.
But that is the way it is.
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