QI ENABLED PHONES WITH WIRELESS CHARGING – COMPATIBLE DEVICES
Wireless charging is a relatively new technology that is rapidly making its’ way to our daily lives. You may have been using wireless charging for many years already if you possess an electrical toothbrush: you just put it on the holder and it starts charging. Nowadays already over 600 types of devices are in the market which can be charged wirelessly. All phones with wireless charging compatibilitycurrently on the market are listed on this page. Find out if your smartphone is or can be enabled with the Qi standard by viewing the list below. Does your car feature wireless phone charging?
Whether as a standard- or optional feature, wireless phone charging for cars is available on a large scale already. What about your vehicle? Find out and view all cars with in-vehicle wireless charging compatibility currently on the market. ZENS is both tier 1, tier 2 and after- market supplier for OEMs in the automotive industry. More information about wireless charging?
As a wireless charging expert, we’d like to explain more about the transfer of wireless power and its’ technology. How does wireless charging work? What is this Qi standard? Is wireless charging safe?
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We at ZENS are continuously looking for new wireless charging applications for consumers and business solutions. Recently for instance we presented the world’s first integrated wireless charging system for laptops. If you’re thinking about applying the technology to your business environment, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Qi Integrated Apple
iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone X iPhone Xs iPhone Xs Max iPhone Xr
Asus
Asus PadFone S
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Passport BlackBerry PRIV BlackBerry Z30
CASIO
CASIO G'z One Commando
Caterpillar
Cat S50 Cat S50C
DeWalt
Dewalt MD501 Dewalt MIL810G
Energy Sistem
Energy Phone Pro Qi
Fujitsu Fujitsu Arrows F-09D Fujitsu Arrows Kiss F-03D Fujitsu Arrows Kiss F-03E Fujitsu Arrows X F-10D
Google Nexus 4 Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 6 Google Pixel 3 Google Pixel 3 XL
HP
HP Elite X3
HTC
HTC Droid DNA HTC Windows Phone 8X
Huawei
Huawei Mate20 Pro
Kyocera
Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera DuraForce Kyocera Hydro Elite Kyocera Torque G02 Kyocera Torque KC-S701 Kyocera Urbano L01 Kyocera Urbano L03
LG
LG G2 LG G3 LG G6 ¹ LG G6 Plus ¹ LG G7 LG G7 ThinQ LG Lucid 2 LG Lucid 3 LG Optimus F5 LG Optimus G Pro LG Optimus It L-05E LG Spectrum 2 LG Vu 2 LG Vu 3 LG V30 LG V30 Plus
M.T.T.
M.T.T. Master 4G
Microsoft
Microsoft Lumia 950 Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual Sim Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual Sim
Mlais
Mlais MX69W
Motorola
Motorola Droid Maxx Motorola Droid Mini Motorola Droid Turbo Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Motorola Moto Maxx Motorola Moto X Force
mPhone
mPhone 8
NEC
NEC Medias PP N-01D NEC Medias X N-04E
Nokia
Nokia Lumia 1520 Nokia Lumia 735 Nokia Lumia 830 Nokia Lumia 920 Nokia Lumia 928 Nokia Lumia 929 (Icon) Nokia Lumia 930 Nokia 8 Sirocco
Oukitel
Oukitel U23
Panasonic
Panasonic Eluga P P-03E Panasonic Eluga V P-06D Panasonic Eluga X P-02E Panasonic Eluga X1 Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro
Philips
Philips X723
Razor
Razor Phone 2
RugGear
RugGear RG730
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Samsung Leader 8 Samsung W2016 Saygus
Saygus V SQUARED
Sharp
Sharp Aquos EX SH-04E Sharp Aquos SH-07D Sharp Aquos SH-13C Sharp Aquos Slider SH-02D Sharp Aquos Zeta SH-06E Sharp Aquos Zeta SH-09D Sharp Q-Pot SH-04D Sharp SH-05D
Sony
Sony Xperia Z3V Sony Xperia Z4V Sony Xperia XZ2 Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Sony Xperia XZ3
Techdy
Techdy Basic Bear Techdy Bear Pro
Vertu
Vertu Aster Vertu Signature Touch
Xiaomi
Mi MIX 2S Mi Mix 3
YotaPhone
Yotaphone 2
ZTE
ZTE Telstra Tough Max ZTE Axon 9 Pro HOW DOES WIRELESS CHARGING WORK?
In recent years, wireless charging has become more commonly available in our daily lives. Already over 500 types of devices, including phones, are in the market which can be charged wirelessly. You may have been using wireless charging for many years already if you possess an electrical toothbrush: you just put it on the holder and it starts charging.
The principle to charge your smartphone or smartwatch wirelessly is the same: just put your phone on a charging pad or wireless charging sweet spot and it starts charging. Very convenient, no need to connect a cable first. But how does wireless charging actually work?
How wireless charging works
How can energy be transferred through air from one part to the other? The way wireless charging works is by something which is called magnetic induction. Firstly discovered in the 1830’s by Michael Faraday, he discovered that when you move a permanent magnet in and out of a single loop of wire, it induces a voltage. Linking electricity with magnetism. Let’s explain by conducting an experiment:
DIY experiment: how wireless charging works
Seeing is believing, do try this at home:
1. Take a permanent magnet – like the ones you stick on your fridge; 2. Connect a light bulb to a simple loop of copper wire; 3. Move the magnet quickly back and forth, bringing it closer and further away from the loop; 4. The bulb will start lighting up a little!
So what just happened? Why did the bulb light up? By bringing the magnet back and forth, you change the magnetic field experienced by the loop, which induces a voltage in the loop. The voltage created is in some way comparable to the voltage of a battery.
How does wireless charing work with induction?
Induction coils inside a wireless charger
Basically, wireless charging your toothbrush, smartphone or any other device works similar as we just showed with the light bulb. In practice, we don’t have a moving magnet but we do have another loop of copper wire, a so-called induction coil, which will carry a changing current at high frequency.
This changing current generates the changing magnetic field. This part of the wireless charging system is called the “transmitter”. The part inside your phone, smartwatch or toothbrush is called the “receiver” and is charged in the same way as the light bulb.
Is wireless charging safe?
Magnetism or magnetic fields are always perceived as being a bit mysterious because you can’t see them, you can’t feel them and you can’t smell them. To build an efficient wireless charging system, you need to limit the magnetic field closely around the copper wire loops.
This is done by special materials, called ferrites, which are conducting the magnetic field very well, much better than air does. Therefore, the magnetic field has a preference to flow though the ferrite instead of through the air. Because of that, hardly any field comes out of the wireless charging system and is therefore inherently safe.
And what if I put a piece of metal on the transmitter? Magnetic fields can heat up metals just like an induction cooker heats a pan. However, the transmitter of a wireless charging system can detect if a piece of metal is located on its surface. In case it does, the transmitter either does not start at all or shuts down. So apart from power transfer, there is communication between the transmitter and receiver. Among others, the communication ensures that wireless charging will only take place if the right receiver is put on the transmitter. The magnetic field is present only then.
Furthermore, wireless charging systems must obey a set of rules and regulations related to electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC), sometimes also called “radio disturbance”, and magnetic fields. All ZENS products of course meet these rules and regulations. So, is wireless power safe? Yes, all kinds of precautions have been taken to make sure that it is.
Wireless charging versus cabled charging
Is wireless power just as fast as power through wires? Well, it’s all about power. A 5W wireless charging system can deliver up to 5W of power to your phone battery. This is like a 5V/1A USB outlet and therefore it’s just as fast as wired charging.
Latest developments in wireless charging enable to charge even faster: up to 15W of power can be delivered to your phone. This will significantly reduce charging time and “battery anxiety”. Also, fast wireless charging is getting increasingly popular as the demand for charging phones faster and faster is growing.
Can I charge my smartphone wirelessly?
Today, over a 100 models of phones with wireless charging compatibility are in the market. If you want to find out if your phone has wireless charging included, first check to see if your phone supports the Qi technology.
You can also check out the list of Qi enabled phones on our website. If your phone does not have wireless charging included, you might enable wireless charging by an add-on like a case or a sleeve.
Wireless charging available for Apple iPhone
Apple Inc. has joined the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC – Qi) in February 2017. The Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus and Apple iPhone X can be charged wirelessly. Find out if your Apple iPhone is compatible with the Qi standard by viewing all phones with wireless charging.
Earlier models of the Apple iPhone do not support wireless charging. Therefore, ZENS developed several wireless charging solutions to enable iOS devices to be charged with Qi wireless charging technology. Check out our wireless charging cases to enable wireless charging for your Apple iPhone or check out our Apple MFi Certified powerbanks for your Apple iPhone and/or Apple Watch! HOW DOES FAST WIRELESS CHARGING WORK?
Wireless charging is getting increasingly popular and more and more branches are realizing its potential and value. It is the future and answers to the fast growing demand for power and being able to charge everywhere. As the demand for non-stop power grows, so does the demand for charging mobile devices faster and faster.
Before getting deeper into fast wireless charging, you may want to review how wireless charging works. Also, please keep in mind that when ‘charging’ is mentioned, this refers to ‘wireless charging’.
As a wireless charging expert, we would like to explain more about fast wireless charging. What is fast charging? Does your phone support fast charging? What is Samsung Fast Charge and Apple Fast Charge? What kind of adapter do you need to use fast charging? What is fast wireless charging?
Fast charging basically charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power resulting in shorter charging times. In order to use fast charging, you need a:
Mobile device that supports fast wireless charging Wireless charger that supports fast charge with an adapter that can deliver the required power
For example, the Apple iPhone X supports both normal (wireless) charging and fast wireless charging. To quickly charge this phone, you need a wireless charger with Apple Fast Charge. Wireless chargers with fast charge also work with mobile devices that do not support fast charge and the other way around. The mobile device is then charged at its normal charging speed. How does fast wireless charging work?
With fast charging, the charger transfers more energy to your phone while charging. Transferring more energy means it takes less time to charge your phone. This is especially effective when your battery is almost empty. The charging speed decreases slightly as your battery gets fuller to protect your device. Therefore, fast charging is mainly suitable to quickly charge an almost empty battery so you can go some additional hours with power. How much faster will my battery charge?
Fast charging is faster than normal charging. It is difficult to say exactly how much faster as it depends on several factors, such as the state of charge of your battery, the manufacturer or temperature.
Do you want to charge your phone as fast as possible? Make sure you place your phone in the middle of the wireless charger and plug the charger into the wall outlet rather than a USB port. Samsung Fast Charge and Apple Fast Charge Samsung and Apple use different methods for fast charging. Consequently, a Samsung fast charger works with a Samsung device, but it may not always work with an Apple iPhone or vice versa. Therefore, it is important to check if a wireless charger supports Samsung Fast Charge or Apple Fast Charge. ZENS has developed wireless chargers that support both Apple and Samsung Fast Charge. Will fast charging damage your device?
Similar to normal charging, fast charging is safe and will not damage your device or its battery more than cable charging does. Smart technologies ensure that the charger passes on the appropriate amount of energy to your phone. This ensures that your phone will not receive more energy than it can absorb.