iPhone 17 Air: Leaked MagSafe Charger Suggests a Wireless Charging Speed Boost

Why does this matter? Faster wireless charging would bring the iPhone closer to Android rivals like Xiaomi, Oppo, and OnePlus, which already offer 80W to 100W wireless charging. This upgrade could also improve user experience by reducing charging times and increasing convenience.

Recent reports indicate that Apple may be upgrading its MagSafe chargers to support the Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard. This update, spotted in filings with Taiwan’s NCC regulatory database, suggests a potential leap in wireless charging speeds for future iPhones, including the iPhone 17 Air.

The Qi 2.2 standard promises speeds of up to 50W, a significant jump from the 15W supported by older Qi 2.0 standards. While the iPhone 16 series already saw an increase to 25W (excluding the iPhone 16E), this new standard could more than double that. Beyond just speed, Qi 2.2 also brings improvements to magnetic alignment, ensuring a more efficient and cooler charging process.

For users, this means potentially less time tethered to a charger and more flexibility in how they power up their devices. The backward compatibility of Qi 2.2 is another bonus, allowing older iPhones to benefit from the improved technology.

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Qi 2.2 is the latest wireless charging standard from the Wireless Power Consortium, offering faster speeds, improved alignment, and better efficiency.

Yes, the Qi 2.2 standard is expected to be backward compatible with older iPhones, potentially as far back as the iPhone 11.

If the rumors are true, the iPhone 17 Air could support up to 50W wireless charging with a Qi 2.2 compatible MagSafe charger.

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