Google Pixel 9 Series Qi2 Support
In a report, Android Authority revealed that the Google Pixel 9 sequence helps Qi2 wi-fi charging however not magnetically. The charging commonplace was developed by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and was launched in 2023. Until now, it was thought that to make use of this know-how, smartphones and different gadgets should have a magnetic ring – a core part – on the again to connect them to a wi-fi charger.
However, tipster Mishaal Rahman suggested that gadgets could be suitable with Qi2 regardless of not having that essential part. Qi1 is alleged to not have any mandate associated to the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) which relies on Apple’s MagSafe know-how. There are totally different Qi2 logos too, for differentiating between gadgets which help magnetic and non-magnetic wi-fi charging, with the icons that includes and missing a hoop, respectively.
Different Logos for Qi2 Charging Standards
Photo Credit: X/Mishaal Rahman/WPC
Google confirmed to Android Authority that its Pixel 9 gadgets certainly help Qi2 wi-fi charging requirements. Furthermore, customers who want to utilise magnetic charging should purchase a separate case with magnetic ring hooked up to its again for the smartphones. However, it unknown if the Pixel 9 helps all the Qi2 options, given the shortage of the magnetic ring.
Additionally, all Qi2 chargers are backwards suitable with Qi-certified gadgets, which leaves extra ambiguity concerning the extent to which Google’s flagship handsets help the most recent wi-fi charging know-how.
