There are already smartphones that can wirelessly charge at 50W using proprietary fan-assisted chargers, but the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) recently met at Xiaomi’s headquarters in Beijing to discuss the tech requirements behind a future version of the Qi standard that can accommodate the higher rate, according to IT Home. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Satechi-3-in-1-Foldable-Wireless-Charging-Stand-with-Qi2-25W.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

One of the big advantages of Qi2 and its magnetic alignment is support for faster 25W charging speeds, but the...

There are already smartphones that can wirelessly charge at 50W using proprietary fan-assisted chargers, but the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) recently met at Xiaomi’s…