Although it has not yet been officially announced by Apple, the next iOS 26 update adds Qi 2.2 support to all iPhone 16 models, with the exception of the iPhone 16th.
The iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max running iOS 26 can be loaded wireless with any Qi 2.2 charger at speeds up to 25 W. Previously, these devices could only obtain 25 W wireless load speeds with the latest version of Apple Magsafe charger, but now the third -party options are also taken.
Qi 2.2 is officially marked as “Qi2 25W”.
Belkin this week released Three new Qi2 25W load supports, one of which Option 2 in 1 iPhone / AirPods for $ 59.99A Option 3-in-1 iPhone / AirPods / Apple Watch for $ 99.99And Another 3 in 1 option for $ 129.99. All prices are in American dollars.
Belkin says that the three new charges can charge iPhone 16 models in progress iOS 26 from 0% to 50% in about 30 minutes, which is the same charging time as Apple Announcement for itself Magsafe 25W charger When used with iPhone 16 models. Consequently, this actually confirms that IOS 26 adds Qi 2.2 support to the iPhone 16 series.
The Qi 2.2 support has been added to the iPhone 16 models in a recent beta iOS 26 version, so it can already be tested now. iOS 26 will probably be published in September.
It is not clear if the iPhone 16 models have still officially received the Qi 2.2 certification, but this should occur in the time that iOS 26 is published, if it is not already the case.
PS this essentially confirms that the iPhone 17 series will also support Qi 2.2, as planned.
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