Inquires about the compatibility of Samsung Galaxy S25 with MagSafe wireless charging or Qi2 wireless charging technology.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has made a significant leap in wireless charging technology, becoming the first Android phone to support Qi2.1, the latest version of the global wireless charging standard. However, the series does not come with built-in magnets for magnetic alignment, unlike Apple's MagSafe system or full Qi2 magnetic power profile (MPP) support.
The Galaxy S25 series supports Qi2 wireless charging at up to 15W, the baseline power profile (BPP), but it falls short of the magnetic power profile (MPP), meaning no magnets are integrated within the phone body. To enable magnetic alignment and optimal Qi2 25W wireless charging efficiency with the Galaxy S25, a specific magnetic case is required to provide the magnetic connection externally.
Without built-in magnets, the phone cannot magnetically attach to Qi2 chargers on its own. This means that users looking to enjoy the benefits of magnetic alignment and optimal charging efficiency with compatible chargers will need to invest in a magnetically aligned case for their Galaxy S25.
Samsung is reportedly considering adding built-in magnets for Qi2 in future phones, possibly starting with the Galaxy S26. But for now, the S25 series does not have this feature.
The Galaxy S25 series is a powerful device, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and is considered one of the best Android phones available. In addition to its Qi2 wireless charging capabilities, the S25 series also supports 4.5W reverse wireless charging and boasts impressive wired charging speeds of up to 45W. However, it's worth noting that the base Galaxy S25 model charges slower than the bigger phones when using a cable.
In summary, while the Galaxy S25 series supports Qi2 wireless charging, it does not have built-in magnets for magnetic connection. To use Qi2 wireless charging with magnets on a Galaxy S25, a compatible magnetic case is required. This makes the S25 series closer to "Qi2 Ready" than the old Qi2 branding, but not quite there yet. Users seeking the full Qi2 experience will need to wait for future models, such as the rumoured Galaxy S26, which may feature built-in magnets.
The Galaxy S25 series does not have built-in magnets for magnetic alignment like Apple's MagSafe system, but it supports Qi2 wireless charging at up to 15W. To enjoy magnetic alignment and optimal Qi2 25W wireless charging efficiency with the Galaxy S25, a specific magnetic case is necessary.
