New wireless charging standard Qi2 offers many advantages for the Promotional Marketing Industry…
Wireless charging is here to stay but has been traditionally slower in popularity than its “wired” alternative until now. This is all set to change as all the major many phone manufacturers are now appreciating / focusing on the consumer benefits and speed of magnetic wireless charging (Qi2) and are actively planning new phones to use this NEW standard of wireless technology called Qi2 in Q4 of this year.
This will create an opportunity for our sector… if distributors are keen / quick to learn, ready to embrace change and then offer this to their clients, especially those who are looking for the latest top quality technology gifts that reward, encourage and promote their client’s brand / companies.
Currently magnetic charging is the domain of Apple with its “Magsafe” tech which is exclusively used in iPhone. Magsafe has been around now since 2020 with its launch inside the iPhone 12 but things are set to change as all the other major phone manufacturers are now ready to embrace this faster, more convenient and reliable way of staying charged / connected wirelessly. So let’s look at the differences, frequently asked questions and what all the “noise” is about…
Both MagSafe and Qi2 are wireless charging technologies that use magnetic rings to position the smartphone on the charger which means electricity passes quicker between the charger and the phones battery. This makes charging more efficient and faster compared to the first generation of wireless chargers.
Qi2 is a wireless charging standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). It is an open standard supported by a wide range of manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, LG, and Google. As a result, Qi2 – together with MagSafe – will become the universal standard for wireless charging in the future.
Key similarities at a glance between Qi2 and MagSafe:
Magnetic wireless charging ring:
Both Qi2 and MagSafe use a magnetic ring to charge a device wirelessly.
Charging speed:
Both Qi2 and MagSafe can support fast wireless charging up to 15W.
Main differences between Qi2 and MagSafe:
Compatibility:
Qi2 supports all Qi2 compatible devices, including iPhones from 12.
MagSafe is only suitable for Apple (iPhone 12) and upwards.
Price:
The price of a Qi2 charger will be lower than the price of a comparable MagSafe charger. This is because the price of a MagSafe module is higher than the price of a Qi2 module due to Apple’s pricing policy / licenses.
Frequently Asked Questions about MagSafe and Qi2:
Question: When will phones start to features Qi2?
Answer: Non Apple phones will start to launch in the market from Q4 this year.
Question: Can we buy Qi2 chargers now in the promo market?
Answer: Yes forward thinking suppliers have these available from stock now.
Question: Is MagSafe available on all iPhones?
Answer: MagSafe wireless charging started with the iPhone 12, 13, 14, and 15 series.
Question: Was Apple involved in the development of Qi2?
Answer: Apple contributed to the development of Qi2 to the extent that it actually provided
the MagSafe technique to the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) for use as the basis for
Qi2’s Magnetic Power Profile (MPP), which defines how Qi2 works.
Question: What is the difference between Qi and Qi2?
Answer: Qi2 offers faster wireless charging and magnetic alignment.
Question: Is there a difference in power between Qi2 and MagSafe?
Answer: Both technologies offer wireless charging up to a maximum of 15W.
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