Everything You Need to Know About Qi2.2 and 25W Wireless Charging

What It Takes to Become Qi2.2-Certified

Ensuring a charger meets Qi2.2 standards involves more than just supporting 25W speeds. The process includes controlled lab testing, safety validation, and multi-device interoperability checks. Only products that pass this full evaluation can carry the Qi2.2 certification mark.

Qi2.2 vs. Qi2 vs. MagSafe: What's the Difference?

While Qi2.2 builds on the foundation of Qi2, it also brings more parity with Apple's MagSafe in terms of alignment and speed. Here's how the major wireless charging technologies compare:

• Qi2: Offers magnetic alignment and supports up to 15W. Limited to compatible Qi2 accessories.
  
  
• MagSafe: Proprietary to Apple, maxes out at 25W for iPhones and has closed accessory certification.
  
  
• Qi2.2: Offers 25W speeds, magnetic alignment, and cross-platform certification for Android and iOS - a major win for open standards. Qi2.2 is also backward-compatible with Qi2, meaning Qi2.2 chargers will power Qi2.0 devices at up to 15W.
  
  

If you're looking for the best of both worlds - high speed and wide compatibility - Qi2.2-certified products offer future-proof flexibility.

Why Qi2.2 Certification Matters

Certification isn't just a label - it's your assurance that a charger will deliver safe, fast, and reliable power across devices. Without it, you're gambling with your phone's performance and safety.

• Slower charging or complete failure to charge
  
  
• Overheating that can shorten battery life or damage devices
  
  
• Inconsistent performance across different phone models
  
  
• Lack of compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  
  
• Limited safety features - e.g., no enhanced foreign object detection (FOD)
  
  

When it comes to powering your phone, trust the products that meet the highest industry standards - not just the ones that claim to.

Belkin Becomes Qi2.2 Certified

On July 15, 2025, Belkin announced that its upcoming wireless charger has officially received Qi2.2 certification. That means Belkin users can expect next-gen wireless charging with faster speeds, smarter safety, and wider device compatibility - all backed by the latest industry standard. The new lineup is set to launch globally later this year, continuing Belkin's track record of bringing trusted, forward-looking tech to everyday charging experiences.

How to Know If Your Device Supports Qi2.2

Wondering if your current or next device supports Qi2.2? Most major brands will list Qi2.2 support under wireless charging specs. Here's how to check:

• iPhone 16 users will get Qi2.2 compatibility when iOS 26 rolls out.
  
  
• Android brands like Google, Samsung, and OnePlus are expected to announce support soon.
  
  
• You can verify support by checking the product page, user manual, or technical specs for wireless charging wattage and Qi version. You can also check the WPC Qi database.
  
  

Even if your phone doesn't support Qi2.2 yet, a certified charger will still work - just at the maximum speed your device allows.

• iPhone 16 and newer
  
  
• Qi2.2 chargers (backward compatible with Qi2 and Qi)
  
  

Stay tuned for Belkin's launch dates.

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