Apple’s Upcoming 45W MagSafe Charger Could Signal Big Changes for iPhone 17

Apple appears ready to step up its wireless charging game with a new MagSafe charger that supports 45W power delivery, according to certifications spotted by 91Mobiles from Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC). Two models are in the pipeline: the A3503 with a 2-meter cable and the A3502 with a 1-meter cord

. While the hardware may look familiar on the outside, the inside tells a different story.

These new chargers support the latest Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard, which enables faster, more efficient charging with improved magnetic alignment. The Qi 2.2 standard theoretically supports up to 50W, and Apple’s implementation appears to tap into that potential with support for up to 45W (15V × 3A) wireless charging-nearly doubling the 25W limit on current iPhone 16 models.

Although Apple hasn’t officially announced the iPhone 17 yet, this move strongly hints that the next generation may finally adopt significantly faster wireless charging. That’s not just about convenience; it’s also a clue about Apple’s broader hardware roadmap-especially the long-rumored portless iPhone. A truly wireless iPhone demands faster, more reliable MagSafe performance, and 45W is a step in the right direction.

It’s worth noting that while some Android phones have had fast wireless charging for years-often pushing 50W or more-Apple’s approach has typically emphasized stability and ecosystem integration over raw specs. However, the inclusion of Qi 2.2 support marks a notable shift toward industry-standard tech and could help reduce fragmentation in the wireless charging landscape.

So while 45W may not sound groundbreaking in a world where some Androids hit 100W wired charging, Apple’s magnetic implementation with Qi 2.2 is both practical and forward-thinking. Especially if this tech arrives just in time to power a portless iPhone 17.