Just recently, Ugreen made its mark as the first company to announce a Qi2.2‑certified wireless charging power bank—but it swiftly found itself in good company. Ugreen’s MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank, a 10,000mAh unit capable of up to 25W wireless output, was unveiled just over 48 hours ago, boasting features like a braided USB‑C cable that doubles as a lanyard and a tiny onboard screen to monitor battery life. This MagFlow bank not only bests the typical 15W ceiling of most current chargers but also heralds what many expect to be a Q3 2025 rollout without confirmed pricing.
But Ugreen didn’t have the field to itself for long. On July 15, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) certified eight distinct Qi2.2 products, spanning power banks, car mounts, and multi‑device stands. The certification list reads like a who’s who of charging accessory makers: Ugreen, Baseus, Belkin, Anker, Aukey, Scosche, plus component makers CVSMicro and BH EVS. This “first wave” of Qi2.2 devices signals that the floodgates are about to open.
The original Qi standard—introduced in 2010—brought true interoperability to wireless charging, capping out at 5W for most devices. It wasn’t until October 2015 that that ceiling rose to 15W, dubbed “fast charging” at the time. In April 2023, Qi2 (or Qi2.0) arrived, integrating Apple’s MagSafe‑style magnetic alignment system to guarantee a perfect clamp‑and‑charge experience. Beyond better alignment, Qi2 doubled power to 15W for third‑party chargers, matching the higher end of what Apple’s own MagSafe puck could deliver.
Qi2.2—the freshly minted standard—takes the next leap, officially raising the wireless output limit to 25W for compatible devices. Alongside speed, it introduces finer magnetic alignment tolerances (±0.5 mm), beefed‑up foreign‑object detection for safety, and standardized power‑management protocols to reduce heat and protect batteries.
Though WPC members gained access to the Qi2.2 specification in April 2025, the wider public—and most accessory makers—have only just begun certifying actual hardware. Meanwhile, rumors have circled about Apple’s next move. Regulatory filings for the forthcoming iPhone 17 lineup hint at 25W—and potentially higher—MagSafe charging, thanks to built‑in Qi2.2 compatibility. An earlier leak suggested a 45W MagSafe puck from Apple, though that number referred to input capacity rather than wireless output.
For consumers, this convergence means that truly fast wireless charging—once the exclusive domain of proprietary Apple hardware—will soon be available across a broad ecosystem of third‑party gear. And with the upcoming iPhone 17 expected to embrace the standard natively, demand for Qi2.2 accessories is poised to explode.
Meet the first wave of Qi2.2 gear
Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank (10,000 mAh)
- World’s first Qi2.2‑certified power bank, up to 25W wireless output.
- Built‑in braided USB‑C lanyard cable, extra USB‑C port, and battery‑status screen.
- Ships Q3 2025 (pricing TBC).
- Certified trio: AM61 Magnetic Power Bank (25W wireless, 45W USB‑C cable), AM52 Ultra‑Slim Power Bank, and AF21 Foldable 3‑in‑1 stand (up to 35W total).
- Global launch starting August 2025 via Baseus’s online store and major retailers.
Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3‑in‑1 Dock
- First of “several” Qi2.2 products Belkin plans to roll out.
- Backed by Belkin’s in‑house WPC test labs, warranty, and global support network.
- Planned Qi2.2 3‑in‑1 dock with an integrated display for real‑time charging‑speed monitoring (details pending).
Aukey MagFusion 2X 2‑in‑1 Charger
- Claims 25W wireless output, cuts full charge time by ~25 minutes on iPhone 16 Pro Max in AUKEY tests.
Scosche MagicMount Pro Car Mount
- Qi2.2 upgrade of its magnetic in‑car charger, promising faster on‑the‑go top‑ups (official announcement awaited).
CVSMicro & BH EVS Components
- Certified Qi2.2 modules for OEM integration into future devices and chargers.
Despite Qi2’s arrival two years ago, phone‑side support has been sluggish outside Apple’s ecosystem. All current iPhones (save the SE 2‑generation) support Qi2 natively, but among Android OEMs, only HMD’s Skyline offers full Qi2 compatibility out of the box. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series remains “Qi2 Ready,” requiring magnetic cases for full Qi2 magnetic alignment. Hopefully, the Qi2.2 certification wave and impending iPhone 17 launch will spur broader hardware adoption across brands.
Qi2.2-certified accessories should begin landing on store shelves as early as this September, with full market availability expected by year’s end. As more phones—especially next‑gen iPhones and Android flagships—embrace Qi2.2 out of the box, wireless charging could finally mature from a convenient novelty into a primary power solution for daily use. For now, early adopters can peruse the initial eight offerings, but patience may pay off: prices should stabilize once volume ramps and competition heats up.
So if you’re eyeing a truly cable‑free future, the Qi2.2 deluge is here—and it’s only going to get wetter.
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