Qi (standard)

Open standard for inductive charging developed by the Wireless Power Consortium QiStatusActiveFirst published2010; 16 years ago (2010)Latest version2.2.1July 2025; 1 year ago (2025-07)OrganizationWireless Power ConsortiumRelated standardsKi (Cordless Kitchen) standard Medium Power standardDomainInductive chargingLicenseLatest version and test specs: Proprietary. Previous versions: Open standardCopyrightLogo and trademarkWebsitechargewithqi.com Qi (/tʃiː/ CHEE) is an open standard for inductive charging developed by the Wireless Power Consortium. It allows compatible devices, such as smartphones, to receive power when placed on a Qi charger, which can be effective over distances up to 4 cm (1.6 in). Devices that implement the optional Magnetic Power Profile, based on Apple's MagSafe wireless charging technology, using magnets for better device attachment and alignment to a charger may be labelled Qi2. Qi version 1.0 was released in 2010; by 2017, it had been incorporated into more than 200 models of smartphones, tablets, and other devices. In December 2023, 351 manufacturers were working with the standard, including Apple, Asus, Google, Huawei, LG Electronics, Samsung, Xiaomi, and