Why

  • ✓ Apple MagSafe for iPhone works where Qi wireless charging (baseline) is expected.

Good to know

  • Qi2 and MagSafe chargers also charge Qi-only phones, but at reduced (baseline Qi) speed and without guaranteed magnetic hold on phones lacking magnets.
  • Apple: non-MagSafe Qi-compatible devices charge at reduced speeds on the MagSafe Charger.
  • Thick or metal cases, PopSockets and card wallets can block wireless charging.
  • MagSafe speed depends on charger generation: MagSafe Charger A2140 tops out at 15W; A3502/A3503/A2580/A3250 support up to 25W.
  • Up to 25W needs a 30W or greater (15V/2.0A+) adapter; with a 20W adapter MagSafe is limited to 15W.
  • iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini are limited to 12W on MagSafe.
  • iPhone 16e has no MagSafe (Qi only); iPhone 17e does have MagSafe (up to 15W).
  • If the iPhone is placed on the charger before it is plugged in, Apple says to remove it, wait three seconds and replace it to get full power.

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Also checked with the Samsung Galaxy S24

Everything checked with it

AI assistants and developers: the same answer, with a signed receipt, from check_compatibility at https://tetheredtrust.com/mcp or POST https://tetheredtrust.com/v1/check with existing_id: "samsung-galaxy-s24", candidate_id: "apple-magsafe-charger-1m".