Highlights

• Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series is rumoured to adopt the Qi2 wireless charging standard.
• A recent leak revealed a separate “magnet case” for the Galaxy S25.

It was previously reported by more than one tipster online that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series will have the Qi2 wireless charging standard. However, a recent leak revealed a separate “magnet case” for the phone casting doubts about how the wireless charging technology will be used.

Let’s start from the beginning.

Popular leaker Ice Universe via @Jukanloseve on X (formerly Twitter) earlier claimed that Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series would adopt the Qi2 standard.

Ice Universe: The S25 series will feature Qi2.

— Jukanlosreve (@Jukanlosreve) December 9, 2024

Qi2 includes magnets that help align wireless chargers and support various accessories making it a major upgrade. If this turns out to be true, the Galaxy S25 would become the first mainstream Android phone to embrace Qi2 more than two years after the standard was announced.

However, a new leak from Finnish site Suomimobiili based on a carrier mishap lists several accessories for the Galaxy S25 series including cases like the “Standing Case” and “Rugged Case.” Among these is a “Magnet Case,” which is transparent. This leak raised questions about how the Qi2 tech will actually be used in the phone.

If Samsung plans to fully integrate Qi2 into the Galaxy S25, it is expected all cases including the “Clear Case,” to have magnets. However, the presence of a separate “Magnet Case” suggests that Samsung might not include magnets natively in the phone itself.

Instead, magnets could be added through the accessory similar to what OnePlus has done with its OnePlus 13, which lacks Qi2 natively but supports it via special cases.

For now, this leaves Qi2’s potential role in the Galaxy S25 up in the air.

Apple’s MagSafe, a Qi2-compatible technology, includes magnets across all official cases. On the other hand, the HMD Skyline is the only Android phone currently using Qi2 offering magnets in both its silicone and rugged cases.

Samsung’s approach is still unclear since we’ve only seen case names and not detailed descriptions or images. We will most likely have more information on this as Samsung’s January 22 launch event approaches.

FAQS

Q1. What new feature is rumoured for Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series?

Answer. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series is rumoured to adopt the Qi2 wireless charging standard, which includes magnets for aligning wireless chargers and supporting accessories.

Q2. What does the recent leak suggest about the Galaxy S25’s Qi2 integration?

Answer. A recent leak revealed a separate “magnet case” for the Galaxy S25, casting doubts on whether Qi2 technology will be natively integrated or supported through accessories.

Q3. When will more information about the Galaxy S25 come out?

Answer. More information about the Qi2 integration in the Galaxy S25 is expected as Samsung’s January 22 launch event approaches.

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