A new report suggests that Apple is preparing a major upgrade to its proprietary MagSafe wireless charging, massively increasing the maximum energy input from the current 25W.
A much-needed leap for iPhones
As spotted on Taiwan’s NCC database, Apple appears to be preparing a new MagSafe charger that supports up to 45W output. That’s a significant jump from the current 25W cap, and the key lies in the adoption of Qi 2.2, an upgraded version of the Qi 2 standard.This new charging brick was tested on multiple iPhones — including the iPhone 16 and even the iPhone 11 — but only Qi 2.2-compatible phones like the upcoming iPhone 17 are expected to unlock the full 45W speeds.
Qi 2.2 also improves magnetic alignment, charging efficiency, and maintains backward compatibility. That means older iPhones can still use the new charger, just not at its full potential.
Apple seems to believe wireless charging is the future
The hidden charging upgrade that came with the iPhone 16 series. | Image by PhoneArena
At this point, there’s no indication that the iPhone 17 series will improve on wired charging speeds. Ironically, this means MagSafe may end up being the faster way to top up your iPhone.
More on the iPhone 17
With Qi 2.2 support and a revamped MagSafe system on the table, the iPhone 17 series could finally give Apple users what they’ve long asked for: faster charging, just not in the traditional way that uses a cable.
Could this be a stepping stone toward the long-rumored portless iPhone? Possibly. That idea no longer feels far-fetched considering how much wireless charging has improved. Still, for users who regularly transfer large files, nothing beats the reliability and speed of a physical connection. So while the future may be wireless, ports are likely sticking around for at least a few more years.
