The Wireless Power Consortium announced at CES on Monday that more Android devices will use the MagSafe-based Qi2 charging standard in 2025. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll all have magnets, though;

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced that Samsung and Google phones will receive Qi2 wireless charging support, the answer to Apple's MagSafe charging, in 2025.The Latest Tech News, Deliv

"The exceptional Qi2 growth story will continue in 2025," Samsung shared in the WPC's press release. "You can expect to see Android devices supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy devices in 2025." Besides requiring the inclusion of magnets to make it easier to align smartphones with wireless chargers,

Satechi is bringing Qi2-ready wireless power banks and foldable multi-device chargers to the CES 2025 show floor. These start at $70 and go sale later in 2025.

"The exceptional Qi2 growth story will continue in 2025," Samsung said in the press release. "You can expect to see Android devices supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy devices in 2

At this point, the only major phones to support the Qi2 wireless charging standard are the newer iPhones. This opens plenty of possibilities for accessories for iPhone users, but it leaves Android users in the dust.

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced that Qi2 wireless charging technology will increase Android device adoption in 2025. Samsung and Google will play key roles in this expansion. The WPC has announced that two years after the Qi2 standard was first introduced,