Samsung Galaxy S25 Official Cases Won't Give You The MagSafe Experience

TL;DR

The Samsung Galaxy S25 devices don’t contain magnets, meaning they aren’t Qi2-certified.
The MagSafe experience can be achieved by using a case with a magnetic profile, but Samsung official Galaxy S25 cases don’t have this feature.
Samsung has worked with “Made for Galaxy” partners, such as Spigen, to ensure some third-party cases can provide the Qi2 charging setup.

The rumor mill about the wireless charging setup on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series was a bit of a rollercoaster. Talk of Qi2 certification and 25W speeds was eventually dismissed, with murmurs of only official Samsung cases offering the MagSafe experiences soon following. We now have the definitive answer, which is that you’ll need a third-party case if you want the Qi2 wireless charging experience.

For some time, it’s been clear that the Galaxy S25 handsets would not be Qi2-certified. Following a little online confusion about what this actually meant, it was made clear that a device must have a Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) to bear the Qi2 logo. This means the magnets that align the handset with a wireless charger must be built into the phone, which the S25 series lacks.

While it may not qualify for the certification, the Galaxy S25 can offer the full Qi2 experience. What’s required is a case with a magnetic profile for optimal charging, but Samsung has decided not to offer such functionality in its official cases for the flagships. Instead, it has worked with Spigen and other ‘Made for Galaxy’ partners to ensure there are recommended Galaxy S25 magnetic cases on the market.

Dispeling the other main rumor, the wireless charging speed of the Galaxy S25 remains at 15W. A 25W upgrade would have been nice, but it wasn’t to be. This means that the wireless charging speeds on the S25 series are no faster than its predecessor, though a case with a magnetic profile will optimize the experience. At least we know that Samsung is planning ahead for wireless charging capacities up to 50W in the future.

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For potential buyers, the Galaxy S25 series still offers a solid wireless charging experience, even without Qi2 certification. The availability of third-party options ensures that users can still enjoy the benefits of optimized charging, but the overall decision not to give the phone itself an MPP means a further financial outlay if you want a MagSafe equivalent.

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