Galaxy S25 is a step closer to getting MagSafe.
As an Apple user, there’s one underrated reason I stick to using an iPhone as my primary phone, and that’s… MagSafe.
Since its introduction in the iPhone 12 series (I started using it with my iPhone 13 mini), MagSafe has massively improved my experience of carrying an iPhone.
For example, I rely on (multiple) MagSafe battery packs for travel, and I don’t plan on going back to using a wired power bank. Other people use it for a magnetic mount in their car, magnetic wallets, and so much more.
But what if you didn’t have to stick with Apple to get this simple, yet practical feature? According to a recent report, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to support the Qi2 wireless charging standard, which allows for magnetic alignment between chargers and phones.
Before you get your hopes up high, unfortunately, this doesn’t necessarily mean the Galaxy S25 series is getting MagSafe. And that’s because there are two versions of the Qi2 wireless charging standard — one that supports MagSafe, and one that doesn’t.
So… It’s completely up to Samsung to decide whether its users deserve this awesome feature.
The reason I think Samsung MUST take the opportunity to “steal” this iPhone feature is quite simple — it could be Samsung’s ultimate move to attract iPhone users like me.
Moreover, as of now, no Android phone offers built-in magnetic charging capabilities like the iPhone. Sure, there are third-party magnetic accessories for Android phones (including Samsung’s), but they lack the seamless integration that MagSafe provides. And Samsung (as the leading Android phone-maker), is well positioned to change this.
If the Galaxy S25 comes equipped with MagSafe, it would instantly set itself apart from every other Android phone on the market, but (I think) more importantly, this could turn the heads of iPhone users who (like me) have been itching to give Samsung’s flagships a try. Just not the Ultra model — this one’s too big for me.
I’ve discussed this before here on Phone Arena, but MagSafe isn’t just a gimmick — it’s genuinely better than traditional wireless charging.
