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iPhone 17: Apple appears to be working on upgraded MagSafe chargers designed to deliver significantly faster wireless charging—possibly up to 50W—on its upcoming iPhone models. The new chargers were recently spotted on Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) certification website, suggesting they could soon become official.

Faster Wireless Charging Incoming

According to a report from 91Mobiles, the chargers carry model numbers A3502 and A3503 and look almost identical to the current-generation MagSafe chargers. The only noted difference is in the cable length: the A3502 reportedly has a 1-meter braided cable, while the A3503 version comes with a 2-meter cable.

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What sets these chargers apart, though, is their expected support for the yet-to-be-announced Qi2.2 wireless charging standard. This next-generation protocol is said to enable faster, more efficient charging and improved magnetic alignment.

iPhone 17 to Get the Biggest Boost

While the new chargers are believed to be backwards compatible with iPhones as far back as the iPhone 11, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series will reportedly take full advantage of their capabilities. These models are expected to support up to 50W wireless charging, a significant leap from the 15W limit of current MagSafe chargers.

Currently, even the iPhone 16 lineup maxes out at 25W wireless charging when paired with Apple’s 30W MagSafe charger and does not support the Qi2.1 standard. The addition of Qi2.2 support in these new pads would represent a major performance upgrade for Apple’s wireless ecosystem.

Backward Compatibility Still Present

Despite the focus on future devices, the new MagSafe chargers aren’t being designed exclusively for the iPhone 17. According to the certification listing, they will also work with older iPhone models including the iPhone 11 through iPhone 16, though charging speeds will vary.

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In addition to faster charging, the Qi2.2 standard promises better power efficiency and improved alignment, potentially reducing energy loss during charging.

While Apple hasn’t officially announced these chargers or the iPhone 17 yet, the regulatory filings suggest they could debut later this year—possibly alongside the new iPhone lineup expected in the fall.