Wireless Charging Wattage Guide: 5W to 80W Explained
A complete guide to wireless charging wattages — what each speed means, which devices support them, and which charger wattage is right for you.
Wireless charging ranges from 5W (baseline Qi) to 80W (Xiaomi proprietary). Most flagship phones in 2026 support 15W Qi2. Match your charger wattage to your phone maximum for best results.
- 1. Wireless Charging Wattage Overview
- 2. Speed Tiers Explained
- 3. 5W — Standard Qi Baseline
- 4. 7.5W — iPhone MagSafe Legacy
- 5. 10W — Mid-Range Standard
- 6. 15W — Mainstream Fast (Qi2 Standard)
- 7. 23W — Pixel Stand
- 8. 25W — MagSafe Fast
- 9. 50W — AIRVOOC Proprietary
- 10. 80W — HyperCharge Proprietary
- 11. Wattage Comparison Table
- 12. Use the Calculator
- 13. Related Pages
Wireless Charging Wattage Overview
Wireless charging wattage determines how quickly your device receives energy. Higher wattage means faster charging — but only up to the maximum your device supports.
Speed Tiers Explained
5W — Standard Qi Baseline
The original Qi standard. Every Qi device supports 5W. This is suitable for overnight charging but slow for daytime use.
Full charge time (4000 mAh battery): ~4.5 hours
Devices: Most pre-2019 phones, all earbuds, smartwatches
7.5W — iPhone MagSafe Legacy
Used by older MagSafe-compatible iPhones when charged with non-latest MagSafe chargers. Not a speed tier you need to shop for specifically.
10W — Mid-Range Standard
Supported by Samsung Galaxy A-series (A55, A54) and many mid-range Android phones.
Full charge time (5000 mAh battery): ~3 hours
Devices: Galaxy A55, A54, many mid-range phones
15W — Mainstream Fast (Qi2 Standard)
The current mainstream fast wireless charging speed, standardised by Qi2. All current flagship phones support this.
Full charge time (4000 mAh battery): ~2 hours
Devices: Galaxy S23+, iPhone 13+, Pixel 9+, Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5+
23W — Pixel Stand
Google Pixel Stand 2nd generation charges Pixel 7/8/9 Pro at up to 23W. Requires the specific Pixel Stand charger.
25W — MagSafe Fast
The latest MagSafe charger (released 2024) supports 25W on iPhone 16+. Also available via some Qi2 chargers with specific power adapters.
Full charge time (4000 mAh battery): ~1.5 hours
50W — AIRVOOC Proprietary
OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W charger for compatible OnePlus devices. Requires proprietary charger.
Full charge time (5000 mAh battery): ~1 hour
80W — HyperCharge Proprietary
Xiaomi HyperCharge 80W for Xiaomi 14 Ultra and select devices. Requires proprietary charger.
Full charge time (5000 mAh battery): ~45 minutes
Wattage Comparison Table
| Wattage | Standard | Full Charge 4000mAh | Full Charge 5000mAh |
| 5W | Qi | ~4.5 hours | ~6 hours |
| 10W | Qi | ~2.5 hours | ~3 hours |
| 15W | Qi2 | ~2 hours | ~2.5 hours |
| 25W | MagSafe/Qi2 | ~1.5 hours | ~1.75 hours |
| 50W | Proprietary | ~55 minutes | ~1 hour |
| 80W | Proprietary | ~35 minutes | ~45 minutes |
Use the Calculator
Enter your specific values into the Charging Time Calculator for a personalised estimate.