Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 support MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging?

All four colors of the Samsung Galaxy S25

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Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 support MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging?

Best answer: Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra do support the Qi2.1 specification. These phones charge at a maximum of 15W wirelessly, matching the Qi2 specification, but lack magnets. For the full experience, you will need to buy a Qi2 case.

Everything you need to know about wireless charging on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series

Qi2, which includes magnets for chargers and accessories, is based on MagSafe and is becoming a popular request for Android phones. Samsung recently confirmed it will ship Qi2-equipped phones in 2025, and the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series is the first to officially support Qi2.1. In fact, they are the first Android phones to ever support Qi2.1. However, Samsung's newest flagships do not include built-in magnets.

The Qi2 specification supports up to 15W fast charging wirelessly and magnetic connection with chargers and accessories. As such, Qi2 chargers will work with the Galaxy S25 series, even if magnetic connection won't be possible. For that, you will need a Galaxy S25 case with built-in magnets. This means the Galaxy S25 is closer to "Qi2 Ready," a new version of the spec that allows phones to be Qi2 or Qi2.1 certified without magnets, than the old Qi2 branding.

Comparing the back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus — (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)

Aside from 15W wireless charging support, the Galaxy S25 series supports up to 45W wired charging speeds and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. However, it's important to note that the base Galaxy S25 charges slower than the bigger phones when using a cable.

Although the omission of magnets on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is an unfortunate one, it still includes some of the best Android phones you can buy.

Samsung Galaxy S25 in Icyblue official render

Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung's latest and greatest

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the brand's newest flagship, powered by the fast Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While it doesn't have magnets, it has plenty of other compelling features that make it an enticing option for anyone in the market for an Android phone.

Brady is a tech journalist for Android Central, with a focus on news, phones, tablets, audio, wearables, and software. He has spent the last three years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. His work has been published in XDA, Android Police, Tech Advisor, iMore, Screen Rant, and Android Headlines. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching Big East basketball.

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