The Wireless Power Consortium has quietly rolled out a new spec update to the Qi2 wireless charging standard. It’s an incremental update that doesn’t bring any major changes. It instead adds steady refinement that defines the platform. Announced with little fanfare, the update underscores how the Qi2 standard continues to mature through smaller, technical improvements.
Qi2 standard receives new specs update
The Qi2 wireless charging standard has received regular updates since its official debut. The past releases, including the Qi2 V2.1 and V2.2, added some visible improvements. The latest release, V2.3, doesn’t bring any major change and is the smallest update rolled out to the system so far. According to the Wireless Power Consortium, the only officially listed change in this new spec involves system gain change reporting for a power transmitter.
The official description of what’s new in the latest Qi 2.3 update: System gain change reporting for a power transmitter
The change is indeed technical in nature. However, the adjustment appears focused on fine-tuning performance and improving communication between charging components. As per the reports, the update was finalized back in December 2025. The public acknowledgment appeared much later, toward the end of January.
No devices have yet announced support for Qi 2.3
As of now, no devices have been announced to support Qi 2.3. Moreover, experts suggest that while the change may seem minor, it could help manufacturers optimize efficiency behind the scenes.
On the other hand, the broader conversation around the Qi2 standard continues, particularly as its release collides with the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. The company’s latest flagship phones notably lack native magnetic support, which aligns with the Qi2 design. The situation becomes even more confusing considering Samsung has officially adopted Qi 2.2.1 features, including support for faster 25W wireless charging. This feature typically depends on precise magnetic alignment to function at peak efficiency. The contrast between adopting certain elements while overlooking others has raised questions about the firm’s implementation strategy.
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