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Apple Set to Launch MagSafe Chargers Supporting 50W Qi2.2 Standard

New filings reveal MagSafe chargers sized with one- and two-meter cables that tap into a higher-speed wireless charging protocol

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Overview

  • Regulatory filings for MagSafe chargers A3502 and A3503 reveal support for the upcoming Qi2.2 standard and up to 50W wireless output.
  • The Qi2.2 protocol promises faster power transfer with improved charging efficiency and stronger magnetic alignment compared with current MagSafe models.
  • Apple’s iPhone 17 series is expected to be the first device capable of harnessing full 50W wireless charging over MagSafe.
  • The new chargers will remain compatible with iPhone 11 through iPhone 16 models, though older phones are limited to lower speeds by their hardware.
  • Braided-cable variants in one-meter and two-meter lengths are set to arrive ahead of the iPhone 17 launch scheduled for September 11–13, 2025.