iPhone 15 Models Will Faster 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging Without MagSafe 5hs2 Report

Apple could start ing the new Qi2 standard for wireless charging with the launch of the iPhone 15 series. 45qs

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 26 May 2023 15:38 IST

iPhone 15 Models Will Faster 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging Without MagSafe: Report

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Qi2 chargers are expected to charge iPhone 15 units at up to 15W speed like Apple's MagSafe Charger

Highlights

iPhone 15 may continue to 15W wireless fast charging
Qi2 chargers could be affordable compared to Apple's MagSafe products
iPhone 15 models are expected to be launched in September

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unveiled Qi2 as the next-generation global wireless charging standard during CES 2023.

Currently, the latest iPhone models 7.5W and 15W wireless charging. With MagSafe-certified chargers, Apple provides for faster wireless charging of up to 15W and non-MagSafe wireless chargers offer up to 7.5W. According to a report by ChargerLAB, the iPhone 15 will maximum of 15W wireless fast charging with the new Qi2 charging standard based on Apple's MagSafe technology. This means that s will not have to use the MagSafe charger to attain 15W fast wireless charging speeds.

The wholesale price of Apple's MagSafe module is about $16 (roughly Rs. 1,300) and this has led to higher retail prices. The new Qi2 wireless charging module is said to cost less than one-third of the MagSafe module and the manufacturers are not required to be certified under Apple's 'MFi' (Made for iPhone) programme. This would reportedly bring cheaper and faster wireless charging accessories to the market.

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The Qi2 is also said to be compatible with all iPhone models with for wireless charging. However, Apple is yet to confirm the speed of this charging standard.

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The iPhone 15 series is expected to go official in September. Apple will ditch the traditional said to come with Dynamic Island. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to run on the A16 Bionic chip, while the Pro models are tipped to be powered by the A17 Bionic SoC.

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