Ask Jerry: What is the deal with Qi2 and the Galaxy S25?
Welcome to Ask Jerry, where we talk about any and all the questions you might have about the smart things in your life. I'm Jerry, and I have spent the better part of my life working with tech. I have a background in engineering and R&D and have been covering Android and Google for the past 15 years.
Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means
The company’s new smartphones do not have Qi2 wireless charging built in natively. Just give me my magnetic Android phone already!
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Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 support MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series isn't always known for the fastest charging speeds, but is Qi2 or MagSafe wireless charging supported?
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 have wireless charging?
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Samsung’s S25 and S25 Plus offer more of the same
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