Upcoming iPhone 15 Models to Support 15W Wireless Fast Charging, Including Third-Party Chargers
The latest rumor from China suggests that Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 15 models will come with support for 15W wireless fast charging, even when using third-party chargers that are not MagSafe certified.
This news comes as a surprise, as previous iPhone models required either Apple’s official MagSafe magnetic wireless charger or a third-party magnetic charger with official MFM (Made for MagSafe) certification to achieve 15W wireless fast charging.
Without these specific chargers, the maximum charging speed was limited to 7.5W when using standard Qi-certified wireless chargers.
According to a Weibo post, which was subsequently shared on the Korean Naver blog by the news aggregator account “yeux1122,” the iPhone 15 series will be capable of achieving 15W wireless magnetic charging even with non-MFM certified chargers.
These chargers, typically more affordable alternatives to Apple-certified options, may offer iPhone users greater flexibility in choosing their charging accessories.
While the rumor has not yet been officially verified, it does align with Apple’s efforts to contribute to a new version of the Qi open standard that mimics the functionality of MagSafe.
In January 2023, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced the next-generation Qi2 wireless standard, incorporating a Magnetic Power Profile.
This means that future devices adopting Qi2 will utilize the same magnetic technology found in Apple’s MagSafe devices, designed for the iPhone 12 and subsequent models.
The WPC claims that the Magnetic Power Profile in Qi2 will enhance energy efficiency and enable faster charging by ensuring optimal alignment between phones and chargers.
Consumers can expect Qi2-compatible smartphones and chargers to hit the market during the 2023 holiday season, offering an improved wireless charging experience.
It’s interesting to note that Apple’s decision to extend MagSafe technology to all devices supporting Qi2 wireless charging stands in contrast to its stance on USB-C.
The iPhone 15 is rumored to feature a USB-C port instead of the traditional Lightning port, complying with new regulations enforced in Europe. However, reports suggest that iPhone 15 models will only officially support USB-C accessories certified under the Apple Made for iPhone (MFi) program.
This approach could potentially limit certain features such as fast charging and high-speed data transfers to Apple-approved accessories, ensuring a controlled ecosystem.
As per tradition, Apple is expected to announce its iPhone 15 series during the usual September timeframe. To stay up to date with all the exciting features and advancements expected from these flagship models, be sure to check out the comprehensive roundup links below.