Qi2 25W: what is confirmed and what to check before buying

There is a recent, specific announcement that supports reporting a development in mobile accessories: the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) presents Qi2 25W as a high-speed certified wireless-charging standard. The consortium’s news page describes it as the first certified Qi standard to enable this category of charging. That statement comes from the organization responsible for Qi; by itself, it is not an independent test of the performance of every charger or phone. Source: WPC, News & Events

The announcement follows an earlier development: the WPC says it introduced Qi2 in late 2023 and characterizes it as an improvement over its Qi standard in speed, energy efficiency, and convenience. This general description provides context, but it does not by itself specify the speeds achieved by every device combination or the conditions required to reach them. For buyers, the important distinction is not to confuse the name of the standard with a guarantee that every compatible product will charge at 25 W. Source: WPC, News & Events

The “25 W” in the name identifies the power category highlighted in the WPC announcement; it should not be read as a universal promise about the charging experience. The result of a charging session depends on whether the phone and charger support the relevant profile, whether the product is certified, and the conditions of use. The source consulted does not provide a complete compatibility table for individual models, nor does the available excerpt detail power-supply requirements, temperature, or how charging behaves over time. The advertised power and the power a particular phone receives are different questions.

The WPC Knowledge Base explains that Qi specifications describe the interface between the power transmitter and receiver, and provides resources on specifications, testing, and certification. This offers a route to checking terminology and technical documentation, but it does not make every commercial description proof of certification. Before buying, look up the exact model in the consortium’s resources and also consult the phone and accessory manufacturers’ product information. Source: WPC, Knowledge Base

A useful check starts with the model number, not a generic label such as “magnetic,” “wireless,” or “Qi compatible.” Those terms are not enough to show that a product is certified as Qi2 25W. The phone and charger are also two ends of the same connection: having a Qi2 accessory does not automatically mean the phone will accept the advertised maximum power. The information available here does not support compiling a reliable list of specific phones compatible with Qi2 25W.

Before deciding, check these points on official pages and in WPC documentation:

• The full name and model number of both the phone and the charger.
• Whether each is identified as compatible with Qi2 25W, rather than merely with Qi or wireless charging in general.
• The accessory’s relevant certification and the power-supply conditions specified by its manufacturer.
• Any use limitations that could affect charging, such as a case or a power supply that is not recommended.

If the exact model is missing, or the documentation mentions only magnetic compatibility, the prudent approach is to treat the maximum power as unconfirmed. This is a purchasing criterion, not a claim that the accessory will not work.

The WPC also published a post titled “WPC Gives CES 2026 a Charge”. The excerpt consulted mentions CES 2026 and the phrase “More Power, Coming Up!”, but a reference to a trade show does not prove that a particular product has gone on sale, nor does it establish its price or availability date. In the same way, a standards announcement may come before certified accessories reach the market. It is worth distinguishing progress in the specification from products that are already available to buy. Source: WPC, CES 2026

Commercial accessories mentioned on other pages retrieved during the research do not settle that question. For example, Samsung describes its EB-U2500XJEGWW magnetic battery as an accessory with wireless and wired charging, but the supplied page does not state that it is Qi2 25W. It would not be accurate to present it as an example of the new standard solely because it is magnetic or wireless. The connection between a product and a standard must be explicitly documented for the specific model and market. Source: Samsung Chile

The editorial conclusion is limited: the WPC has announced Qi2 25W as a high-speed certified wireless-charging standard and places Qi2 within an evolution that began in 2023. This supports reporting a change in the standards landscape. It is not enough to guarantee that a reader can charge their phone at 25 W, list compatible phones, recommend a specific charger, or claim that products are already available in a particular market.

Turning the announcement into a complete buying guide would require official manufacturer sources identifying the models, verifiable information about certification and compatibility, and local availability data if availability is to be discussed. The documentation reviewed does not provide that full set of information. This limitation does not invalidate the announcement; it limits the practical conclusions that can be drawn without speculation. At this stage, the useful advice is straightforward: check the exact model at both ends of the charging connection, and do not infer power from an ambiguous commercial label.