Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 have wireless charging?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wireless charging : is the S23 Qi compatible?
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Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 have wireless charging? The Samsung Galaxy S23 release date has been and gone, so we now know the answer to this question.
Wireless charging is a premium feature, and fans of the S series expected it to be present on the upcoming Galaxy S23. Following the reveal at the Samsung Unpacked event on February 1st, 2023 we now know that this is confirmed (though there was little doubt to begin with).
- The standard Galaxy S23 comes with 25W wired fast charging and 15W Qi wireless charging.
- The Samsung Galaxy S23+ comes with 45W wired fast charging and 15W Qi wireless charging.
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with 45W wired fast charging and 15W Qi wireless charging.
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What is Wireless Charging?
As the name suggests, wireless charging allows charging a device like Galaxy S23 without any charging cable. The technology comes from a concept known as inductive charging. It allows the transmission of electricity through the air using magnetic fields.
In this case, the transmitter or the changing pad will be connected to a power outlet. The transmitter will create an oscillating magnetic field with a receiver, which is the Galaxy S23 smartphone. The receiver, or rather the smartphone, receives the current through a specially designed antenna attached to the battery. It may sound like new technology, but it has been around for a century. Thankfully, the technology gained popularity with the advent of smartphones.
Is the Galaxy S23 Qi compatible? Samsung Galaxy S23 Qi wireless charging
The Qi wireless charging is a standard. It is not the only wireless charging method available in the market but the one currently adopted by the smartphone industry. It is the only wireless charging method supported by two smartphone giants, Samsung and Apple. Qi is pronounced, “chee.”
The actual Qi wireless charging method is complex, but the basic idea is straightforward. In order to charge a device wirelessly, induction coils or coils made of copper wire are necessary. These coils are integrated into the charging stations and the supported smartphones. So, after placing a compatible device on the charging station, the coils on the two devices will come close and act as a transformer. The charging station generates a magnetic field, accompanied by an electrical current, which flows into the smartphone battery without using cables.
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Samsung S23 wireless charging? Final Word
We trust this brief guide has satisfactorily answered the questions: does the Samsung Galaxy S23 have wireless charging? and/or is the Galaxy S23 Qi compatible? Please do also have a look at our various other phone related pages for the latest news.
Samsung S23 wireless charging FAQs
How do I charge my Samsung Galaxy S23?
You can charge your Samsung Galaxy S23 through the conventional method: using a USB-C charging cable, or you can alternatively use a wireless charging pad.
Can you wireless charge the S23 Ultra?
Yes – both the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the S23+ can be wirelessly charged, just like the main Galaxy S23 variant.
