iPhone 17 May Support 50W Wireless Charging
Regulatory filings from Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) suggest Apple is preparing to launch new MagSafe chargers supporting the advanced Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard. These filings detail two models, A3503 and A3502, featuring the characteristic white puck design with braided cables of varying lengths. A key improvement with Qi 2.2 is its capability for significantly faster charging, theoretically up to 50W.
Faster Charging and Enhanced Efficiency
This represents a substantial leap from the current Qi 2 standard's 15W maximum (although current iPhones already support faster MagSafe charging, reaching up to 25W with a 30W adapter). While the new chargers will work with a range of iPhones, from the iPhone 11 onwards, achieving the full 50W charging speed will require compatible devices featuring advanced charging circuitry, akin to Samsung's PMIC technology. The enhanced standard also boasts improvements in magnetic alignment and charging efficiency.
Backward Compatibility and Future Implications
The inclusion of backward compatibility ensures existing Qi devices remain functional with the updated chargers. Although Apple hasn't officially confirmed these chargers, their appearance in regulatory databases strongly suggests an imminent release. This further strengthens speculation that the forthcoming iPhone 17 series may incorporate Qi 2.2 support, potentially ushering in an era of dramatically faster wireless charging for Apple devices. The expected September iPhone 17 launch alongside a broader industry rollout of Qi 2.2 devices later this year will define its long-term impact.
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Source: Mac Rumors