Weekly poll: how important is magnetic wireless charging to you? | Infinium-tech

Apple introduced MagSafe wireless charging with the iPhone 12 series in 2020. Unlike regular wireless charging, it uses magnets to hold the phone and charger together, rather than relying on manual alignment or gravity between the charging coils. This is a simple, cheap and effective solution.

So why is it that years after the Qi standard officially added the magnetic charging profile, smartphone makers have been so reluctant to adopt it? Perhaps it would be better to ask instead – do you care whether your phone has magnets for wireless charging?

First, a little history. The HMD Skyline was the first Android to feature built-in magnets. Then, many Chinese manufacturers adopted a half measure – magnets inside select cases. But now Google has gone further with the Pixel 10 series and Pixelsnap accessories. Additionally, Samsung’s magnet wireless charger has already been revealed ahead of the launch of the Galaxy S26 series.

We can already hear some of you commenting saying that you don’t use wireless charging. But here’s the thing – the magnetic attachment is useful for other things too, things like a phone holder for your car or a small wallet for the back of your phone. Third-party companies are also coming up with new uses all the time, for example there are MagSafe camera grips, MagSafe external SSDs, MagSafe game controllers, etc.

Since Android manufacturers have dragged their feet, Android phones have been deprived of all those things. And better wireless charging, of course, because misaligned coils mean heat and lost efficiency.

So, how important will the presence (or lack of) of magnetic charging support be when you start looking for your next phone?