Recent reports reveal that users of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will face an additional cost to fully utilise the new Qi2 wireless charging standard.
While the devices are compatible with Qi2, users will need to purchase an official magnetic case to access the standard's full potential.The Qi2 standard, backed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), is designed to improve the alignment and efficiency of wireless charging.
However, Samsung appears to have opted not to integrate this technology directly into the phones. Instead, users must buy an external magnetic case to make use of Qi2's magnetic alignment features.
This move seems intended to keep the phone's base price lower, despite increased costs of other components, such as the chipset.
For those seeking a smoother charging experience with better coil alignment, an additional purchase will be necessary.Also read: Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in search caseLeaked accessory lists for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series reveal a "Magnet Case," indicating that the phones lack the built-in hardware to fully support Qi2's magnetic features.