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iOS 26 Beta Enables 25W Qi2 Charging on iPhone 16 With Third-Party Chargers

The change expands fast magnetic charging beyond Apple’s MagSafe as new Belkin stands arrive and some device certifications are still being finalized.

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Overview

  • Support applies to iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max, with the iPhone 16e excluded.
  • With iOS 26, these models can draw up to 25W from any Qi 2.2–certified charger rather than only Apple’s latest MagSafe puck.
  • Qi 2.2 support is live in a recent iOS 26 beta, allowing immediate testing, and the public release is expected in September.
  • Belkin has launched three Qi2 25W charging stands priced at $59.99, $99.99, and $129.99, and claims 0% to 50% in about 30 minutes on supported iPhones.
  • It remains unclear if all iPhone 16 models have formal Qi2.2 certification, which is anticipated by the time iOS 26 ships.