Regulatory files have been found that might usher in the next generation of Qi 2.2 wireless charging. Models of the iPhone 17 may come with this later this year, updating the Qi wireless charging standard.
The documents disclose two new MagSafe charger versions (A3502 and A3502), as observed by report. Both types seem to be compatible with the latest Qi 2.2 standard.
Images in the papers suggest that the devices are fairly typical white puck chargers with USB-C connections that are braided and come in lengths of two and one meter.
The testing showed that 2.2 could support a charging power of up to 50W, which is novel. In contrast, the maximum power of the Qi 2 standard is 15W.
Upgraded MagSafe charging with a 30W charger is supported by the current iPhone 16 models, and it can reach up to 25W. That is doubled by the Qi 2.2 chargers.
The testing documents state that handsets as ancient as the iPhone 11 and as new as the iPhone 16 were used to test the new chargers. In 2020, Apple debuted MagSafe charging with the iPhone 12.
Although Qi 2.2 chargers will be widely compatible, older smartphones will undoubtedly have slower charging speeds.
Furthermore, iPhones should snap on the charger more quickly and effectively thanks to “improved magnetic alignment” that is built into version 2.2. Additionally, it should be more efficient because there won’t be any “unnecessary power loss or heat generation.”
Although the iPhone 16 does not support Qi 2.1, if testing is underway long in advance of the customary September launch window, it is likely that the upcoming iPhone 17 models will support Qi 2.2.
