Qi Standard

Qi Enabled Phones With Wireless Charging Technology

Qi is a wireless charging standard that has been around since 2008 and has been used by many phone manufacturers, including Apple and Android phone makers. It's based on the principle of magnetic induction, which means it uses an electromagnetic field to power up mobile devices.

 

In this article, you will learn more about qi charging, wireless charging, and compatible devices and find a complete list of phones with wireless charging capabilities.

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WIRELESS CHARGING

What is Qi wireless charging?

Qi (pronounced "chee", from the Chinese word "qi") is a wireless charging standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium. Almost all leading phone manufacturers around the world use Qi standard. 

The Qi standard is not the only wireless charging standard in the world, but it is the first one to be supported by Samsung and Apple, two of the largest and most influential smartphone manufacturers.

With Qi standard, all devices carrying the Qi logo are compatible with all Qi wireless chargers. Using a Qi certified wireless charger eliminates the need for separate chargers, cables, or adapters.

PRINCIPLES

How does Qi charge a device?

Qi wireless charging is a method of transmitting energy without the need for wired charging. In other words, it enables wireless power transfer.

It uses inductive charging to send power from a transmitter to a receiver, which then converts it into DC current that can be used by your phone.

The transmitter and receiver coils are often built into your qi enabled device and wireless charging pads, respectively.

So when you place your Qi enabled phone on top of the qi chargers, it can receive power.

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PHONES

What are Qi enabled phones?

Qi enabled phones are phones that use the Qi standard for wireless charging. They have built-in Qi receiving coil for inductive energy transfer. When you place them on a wireless charger, they automatically receive power.

Most of the latest new smartphones have Qi wireless charging capabilities, but older phones may not. In order to wirelessly charge those phones, you will need external adapter.

List of Qi enabled phones with wireless charging

Brand Model Qi Wireless Charging Release Year
Apple  iPhone 8 7.5W 2017
Apple iPhone 8 Plus 7.5W 2017
Apple iPhone X 7.5W 2018
Apple iPhone XS 7.5W 2018
Apple iPhone XS Max 7.5W 2018
Apple iPhone XR 7.5W 2018
Apple iPhone 11 7.5W 2019
Apple iPhone 11 Pro 7.5W 2019
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 7.5W 2019
Apple iPhone SE (2020) 7.5W 2020
Apple iPhone 12 Mini 7.5W 2020
Apple iPhone 12 7.5W 2020
Apple iPhone 12 Pro 7.5W 2020
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 7.5W 2020
Apple iPhone 13 Mini 7.5W 2021
Apple iPhone 13 7.5W 2021
Apple iPhone 13 Pro 7.5W 2021
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 7.5W 2021
AMG AMG X3 10W 2019
AMG AMG X3 Turbo 10W 2019
AMG AMG X3 CIA 10W 2019
AMG AMG X3 Geek version 10W 2019
ASUS PadFone S 5W 2012
BLACKBERRY Q20 5W 2014
BLACKBERRY Z30 5W 2013
BLACKBERRY Passport  5W 2014
BLACKBERRY CLASSIZ 5W 2015
BLACKBERRY PRIV 5W 2015
BLACKBERRY Evolve 5W 2018
BLACKBERRY Evolve X 5W 2018
BLACKVIEW BV5800 PRO 10W 2018
BLACKVIEW BV6800 PRO 10W 2018
BLACKVIEW BV9500 10W 2018
BLACKVIEW BV9500 PRO 10W 2018
CASIO G'ZONE COMMANDO 5W 2011
Caterpillar S50 RUGGED SMARTPHONE 5W 2014
Caterpillar S50C RUGGED SMARTPHONE 5W 2014
CHECOM Pyongyang 2425 1OW 2019
CHINA MOBILE X1-5G 10W 2021
DATALOGIC JOYA TOUCH 5W  
DATALOGIC JOYA TOUCH A6 5W  
DATALOGIC MEMOR 10 5W  
DEWALT DEWALT MD501 10W 2016
DEWALT DEWALT MIL810G 10W  
DOOGEE BL9000    
DOOGEE S60    
DOOGEE S60 LITE    
DOOGEE S70    
DOOGEE S70 LITE    
DOOGEE S80    
DOOGEE S80 LITE    
DOOGEE S68 PRO    
DOOGEE S88 PRO 10W 2020
DOOGEE S90 10W  
DOOGEE S90 PRO 10W  
DOOGEE S95 PRO 10W  
ELEPHONE U PRO 10W  
Energy sistem Energy Phone Pro Qi 5W  
FUJITSU KISS F-03D 5W  
FUJITSU ARROWS X F-09 5W  
FUJITSU ARROWS X F-10D 5W  
FUJITSU KISS F-03E 5W  
GOOGLE NEXUS 4 5W  
GOOGLE NEXUS 5 5W  
GOOGLE NEXUS 6 5W  
GOOGLE PIXEL 3 10W  2018
GOOGLE PIXEL 3XL 10W  2018
GOOGLE PIXEL 4 10W  2019
GOOGLE PIXEL 4XL 10W  2019
GOOGLE PIXEL 5 12W  2020
GOOGLE PIXEL 6 21W  2021
GOOGLE PIXEL 6 PRO 23W  2021
HP ELITE X3 10W  
HTC DESIRE 22 PRO    2022
HUAWEI MATE 20 PRO 15W fast wireless charging  2018
HUAWEI P30 PRO 15W fast wireless charging  2019
HUAWEI MATE 30 27W fast wireless charging 2019
HUAWEI MATE 30 5G 27W fast wireless charging 2019
HUAWEI MATE 30 PRO 27W fast wireless charging 2019
HUAWEI MATE 30 PRO 5G 27W fast wireless charging 2019
HUAWEI MATE 30 RS PORSCHE DESIGN 27W fast wireless charging 2019
HUAWEI P40 PRO 27W fast wireless charging 2020
HUAWEI P40 PRO+ 40W fast wireless charging 2020
HUAWEI MATE 30E PRO 5G 27W fast wireless charging 2020
HUAWEI MATE 40 40W fast wireless charging 2020
HUAWEI MATE 40 PRO 50W fast wireless charging 2020
HUAWEI MATE 40 PRO+ 50W fast wireless charging 2020
HUAWEI MATE 40E 40W fast wireless charging 2021
HUAWEI MATE 40E 4G 40W fast wireless charging 2021
HUAWEI MATE 40E PRO 4G 50W fast wireless charging 2021
HUAWEI P50 PRO 50W fast wireless charging 2021
LG  G2 5W  
LG G3 5W 2019
LG  G4 5W  
LG  G6 5W  
LG  G6+ 5W  
LG  G7 15W  
LG  G7 THINQ 15W  
LG  G7+ THINQ 15W  
LG G8 15W  
LG G8 THINQ 15W  
LG G8X 15W  
LG G8X  THINQ 15W  
LG V30 15W  
LG V30+ 15W  
LG V30S THINQ 15W  
LG V35 THINQ 15W  
LG V40 THINQ 15W  
LG V50 15W  
LG V50 THINQ 15W  
LG V50S 15W  
LG V60 THINQ 15W  
MEIZU 17 PRO 27W fast wireless charging 2020
MEIZU 18 PRO 40W fast wireless charging 2021
MEIZU 18S PRO 40W fast wireless charging 2021
MICROSOFT LUMIA 950 5W 2015
MICROSOFT  LUMIA 950 XL 5W   2015
M.T.T. MASTER 5W  
MOTOROLA DROID MAXX  5W 2013
MOTOROLA DROID TURBO  5W 2014
MOTOROLA MOTO MAXX 5W 2014
MOTOROLA DROID TURBO 2 5W 2015
MOTOROLA MOTOR X FORCE 5W 2015
MOTOROLA MOTOROLA EDGE + 5W 2020
NOKIA LUMIA 720  5W  
NOKIA  LUMIA 735 5W  
NOKIA  LUMIA 810 5W  
NOKIA  LUMIA 820 5W  
NOKIA  LUMIA 822 5W  
NOKIA  LUMIA 830 5W  
NOKIA  LUMIA 920 5W  
NOKIA  LUMIA920T 5W  
NOKIA LUMIA 925 5W  
NOKIA LUMIA 928 5W  
NOKIA LUMIA 929 5W  
NOKIA LUMIA 1020 5W  
NOKIA LUMIA 1520 5W  
NOKIA LUMIA ICON 5W  
NOKIA 8 SIROCCO 5W  
NOKIA 9 PUREVIEW 5W  
ONEPLUS ONEPLUS 8 PRO 30W fast wireless charging 2020
ONEPLUS ONEPLUS 9 15W fast wireless charging 2021
ONEPLUS ONEPLUS 9 PRO 50W fast wireless charging 2021
ONEPLUS  ONEPLUS 10 PRO 50W fast wireless charging 2022
PANASONIC ELUGA X1 PRO 10W 2018
RAZER RAZER PHONE 2 15W fast wireless charging 2018
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 20 15W fast wireless charging 2020
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 20 ULTRA 15W fast wireless charging 2020
SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 2 5G 10W fast wireless charging 2020
SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 FE 15W fast wireless charging 2020
SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 5G 15W fast wireless charging 2021
SAMSUNG GALAXY S21+ 5G  15W fast wireless charging 2021
SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 ULTRA 5G 15W fast wireless charging 2021
SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP 3 5G 10W fast wireless charging 2021
SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD3 5G 10W fast wireless charging 2021
SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 FE 5G 15W fast wireless charging 2022
SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 5G 15W fast wireless charging 2022
SAMSUNG GALAXY S22+ 5G 15W fast wireless charging 2022
SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA 5G 15W fast wireless charging 2022
SONY Xperia Z3V    
SONY Xperia Z4V    
SONY  Xperia XZ2    
SONY Xperia XZ2 Premium    
SONY Xperia XZ3    
XIAOMI XIAOMI 12 50W fast wireless charging 2021
XIAOMI XIAOMI 12 PRO 50W fast wireless charging 2022
XIAOMI XIAOMI 12S 50W fast wireless charging 2022
XIAOMI XIAOMI 12S PRO 50W fast wireless charging 2022
XIAOMI XIAOMI 12S ULTRA 50W fast wireless charging 2022

 

FAQ

More info about Qi wireless charging?

Why do phone makers prefer Qi?

Phone makers prefer Qi because it is a universal standard, meaning that any mobile device that work with Qi will work with any charging pad that supports Qi.

As compared to other charging solutions, qi wireless charging is more power-efficient and has a lower profile than many other wireless charging systems.

But why is Qi so popular? After all, there are other standards out there. One reason is that Qi is supported by WPC, which means that phone manufacturers can use the Qi standard to build their products without having to worry about compatibility issues with other devices.

Another reason why Qi has become so popular is that it supports multiple types of wireless charging: inductive and resonant. This means that even if your phone doesn't have wireless charging built-in, you can still take advantage of this technology—if you buy an accessory!

Pros and Cons of Qi wireless charging

Pros

Cross-Compatibility

Qi wireless charging provides cross-compatibility. Imagine you have Samsung Galaxy and Apple iPhone at the same time, having to buy different charging cables and power adapters could be a headache. With a Qi wireless charger, you can easily charge wirelessly with one pad.

Simplicity & convenience

Wireless charging is simple, as it is easy to use. It's a little simpler and makes for easy use. More smartphones are now charging wirelessly. We also have laptop computers and other peripherals with wireless chargers installed in them. This new technology allows charging your phone, smartwatch, etc. just as easily as you put the device on the desk.

Less clutter

There are fewer wires involved in using a wireless charger than there would be if you were using an old-fashioned wired system. This means less clutter around your home or office!

Wireless charges have many benefits that reduce clutter as well. Yes, wired cables have helped us remarkably in the past. But we can't ignore the clutter. There are cables to your mobile phone or smartwatch. The switch from wireless technologies allows the user to enjoy a clutter-free existence.

Cons

Particular placement

The disadvantages associated with wireless chargers are that there can be restrictions on where you place them.

You have to place your device directly in the middle of the wireless charging pad in order for it to work properly. If you move it too much or it vibrates when it rings, it might have trouble.

Charging time

Depending on how fast the wireless charger is, it can take several hours for a battery to be fully charged using wireless instead of plugging in directly through a wall outlet or USB port.

How do I know if my phone is Qi-enabled?

If you're wondering whether or not your phone is Qi-enabled, here are a few ways to tell:

1. Check the back of your phone and look for a small circular symbol with a line through it. That's the Qi logo. If you see that, then you're good to go!

2. Look at the box your phone came in. If it says "Qi-Enabled" somewhere on there, then congratulations! Your phone is Qi-enabled!

Does it matter where I place my phone on a Qi pad?

Yes! It does matter where you place your phone on a Qi pad, and here's why:

The best place to put your phone is right in the middle of the pad. The reason why is because Qi charging works by inductive charging, which means that electricity flows through coils in both the charger and your phone. When you place your phone off-center on the charger, you're reducing the amount of power that can be transferred between the two devices, so it takes longer for your phone to charge up.

Are there any health risks associated with using Qi technology?

The short answer is no. There are no health risks associated with using Qi technology.

Qi technology is safe and reliable, and it has been in use for more than ten years. It is developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), which is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of wireless charging systems, including Qi. The WPC was founded in 2008 and has since grown to include over 200 members from across the globe. These members include most major manufacturers of mobile devices, such as Samsung, Google, HTC and Nokia.

The WPC's goal is to ensure that all new devices have built-in wireless charging capabilities so that they can be charged wirelessly without needing to be plugged into an outlet or using a separate adapter or case. The WPC also works closely with other organizations like the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to ensure that all standards are met before releasing any new products onto the market.

Is my phone safe while charging on a Qi pad?

Yes, your phone is safe while charging on a Qi wireless charging pad. As long as you're using a certified and approved charger and cable, there are no safety risks involved.

Most phones today have built-in protection against overcharging and overheating, which is why it's so important to use a certified charger and cable.

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