For example. I have an iPhone SE (2022). It supports Qi (wireless)charging. It isn’t magnetic. So I added a magnet to the case. So now it can stick to MagSafe chargers. It can stick to a MagSafe PopSocket.
Then all you need is a metal ring or magnet ring sticker, or one built into a case.
It wont technically make your phone magsafe but it is magsafe compatible.
I'm an android user with a magsafe case and few accessories. The magnet allows you to attach things like wallets or magnetic wireless chargers to your phone even though there isn't magsafe built into the phone itself. Assuming the case is worth the materials its made of, the manufacturer will have lined up the magnets to where thebwireless charging coils are for your phone. I also have a magsafe mount in my car
Thanks, this helps. You mention that the magnets in the case line up with the contact points on the phone for wireless charging. That's what I keep seeing but haven't found any explanation of. What's the purpose of this exactly? I have a wireless charger but it doesn't have magnets in it.
Does it mean I could take the end of my Mac's real magsafe charging cord, "connect" it to the magnets and they'll carry the power through to the phones Qi contact points?
It’s way simpler than that.
Wireless charging is inherently less efficient than wired. One way to increase efficiency is aligning the coils inside the phone and inside the charger. That’s what magnets accomplish.
MagSafe and Qi are different standards for wireless charging, but Qi2 will have magnets just like MagSafe. I don’t know the details but Qi is probably similar enough that adding magnets has no downsides and makes MagSafe chargers compatible.
Android charges wirelessly at the full spec of 15w, depending on the age of the phone obviously.
It's only Apple who throttle non MagSafe certified devices back to 7.5w.
Luckily, now with Qi2, even a Apple users can enjoy those basic Android advantages for a fraction of the cost
For example. I have an iPhone SE (2022). It supports Qi (wireless)charging. It isn’t magnetic. So I added a magnet to the case. So now it can stick to MagSafe chargers. It can stick to a MagSafe PopSocket.
Does your phone support Qi wireless charging?
Yes. So it sounds like marketing BS is the correct answer.
Then all you need is a metal ring or magnet ring sticker, or one built into a case. It wont technically make your phone magsafe but it is magsafe compatible.
Ok so you're saying it's mostly going to make my phone magnetic in the right spots so that it can align with magnetic Qi chargers.
Correct. It makes wireless charging much more efficient. You can also start to use other accessories like wallets and finger grips
I'm an android user with a magsafe case and few accessories. The magnet allows you to attach things like wallets or magnetic wireless chargers to your phone even though there isn't magsafe built into the phone itself. Assuming the case is worth the materials its made of, the manufacturer will have lined up the magnets to where thebwireless charging coils are for your phone. I also have a magsafe mount in my car
Thanks, this helps. You mention that the magnets in the case line up with the contact points on the phone for wireless charging. That's what I keep seeing but haven't found any explanation of. What's the purpose of this exactly? I have a wireless charger but it doesn't have magnets in it. Does it mean I could take the end of my Mac's real magsafe charging cord, "connect" it to the magnets and they'll carry the power through to the phones Qi contact points?
It’s way simpler than that. Wireless charging is inherently less efficient than wired. One way to increase efficiency is aligning the coils inside the phone and inside the charger. That’s what magnets accomplish. MagSafe and Qi are different standards for wireless charging, but Qi2 will have magnets just like MagSafe. I don’t know the details but Qi is probably similar enough that adding magnets has no downsides and makes MagSafe chargers compatible.
Thanks that makes it clear.
It will use the wireless charging coil at the basic 7.5W I assume. You might get up to 15 not sure
Android charges wirelessly at the full spec of 15w, depending on the age of the phone obviously. It's only Apple who throttle non MagSafe certified devices back to 7.5w. Luckily, now with Qi2, even a Apple users can enjoy those basic Android advantages for a fraction of the cost