Wireless Charging | Qi Charging

Many of the latest smartphones and tablets come with support for Qi wireless charging, but what exactly is that. Qi wireless charging is a global standard to which many smartphones adhere. It allows you to wirelessly charge a compatible device's battery using induction transfer, simply by placing it on top of a wireless pad - and with no need for cables or adaptors (other than to the wireless charger itself).  As we've seen with Wi-Fi hotspots, eventually Qi will become a common feature in hotels, airports, train stations and more, allowing you to top up your device wherever you go. You can also buy your own Qi wireless charger for home use. 

If a smartphone supports Qi wireless charging then any Qi wireless charger will be compatible with it - not just that which is sold as an official accessory for the phone. This means you can often save some money on a third-party brand charger. The low-power Qi wireless charging specification is able to deliver up to 5W of power; medium-power Qi will offer up to 120W. Wireless charging is typically slower than traditional charging. This EC Technology Qi charger delivers a 1A current. That's pretty standard, and fine for a smartphone, but you'll notice the difference with tablets such as the Nexus 7 - these will charge much faster using a 2A charger. 

 

Qi Charging: is my phone compatible?

There are a growing number of phones that come with the Qi charging feature, the issue is that many users aren't aware of its presence. Phones that support Qi charging include:

·         Samsung Galaxy S5

·         Samsung Galaxy S6

·         Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

·         Samsung Galaxy Note 4

·         Google Nexus 4-7

·         Motorola Droid Maxx

·         Nokia Lumia 920

·         Nokia Lumia 928

·         Nokia Lumia 929

·         Nokia Lumia 930

·         Nokia Lumia 1020

·         Nokia Lumia 1520