Growth of battery capacity in modern smartphones generates an increase in charge replenishment time. To speed up the process, manufacturers are developing new technologies like QuickCharge, VOOC or PumpExpress. However, all of them are only intended to reduce the time spent on charging, but do not present anything fundamentally new. Another development path is wireless charging. This promising area is developing, albeit slowly.
The convenience of wireless charging lies in the fact that you do not need to get tangled in the wires and aim with the cable plug into a shallow connector. The speed still leaves much to be desired, but you can recharge your smartphone simply by placing it in close proximity to a special source of electromagnetic radiation. Smartphones that support wireless charging and are relevant in 2016 will be discussed in the compilation.
In February 2016, the company introduced a couple of new Galaxy flagships S7 and S7 Edge. They can now be purchased for between $ 550 and $ 600, respectively. Both smartphones are different high level performance, great cameras and support for wireless charging. They can replenish the capacity of the battery through the pads of the Qi standard (more popular). Also supported and wireless standard PMA. In general, the devices are balanced and good in everything.
- Screen: Super AMOLED matrix, resolution 2560x1440 pixels, flat 5.1 "(S7) or curved 5.5" (S7 Edge)
- Processor and graphics: Samsung Exynos 8890, 8 cores + GPU Mali T880 MP12, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 4 cores + GPU Adreno 530 (market dependent)
- Memory: 4 GB of RAM, 32 or 64 GB of permanent + microSD
- Camera: 12 MP resolution, 1 / 2.5 "size, 1.4 μm pixel size, f / 1.7 aperture, DualPixel full phase detection autofocus), flash, OIS ( optical stabilization), video recording 4k, frontal - 5 MP, f / 1.7
- Battery: 3000mAh (S7), 3600mAh (S7 Edge)
- OS: Android 6
The combination of cutting-edge functionality and premium design makes these smartphones one of the best in 2016. By and large, they have nothing to make claims for (except for a not very affordable price).
Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are slim flagships
Despite the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge came out last year, they remain relevant in 2016. Now you can buy devices from $ 400 or $ 500, respectively. In addition to the top-end filling at the time of the presentation (which is still not listed as an outsider), smartphones received thin cases... Both models support Qi (Qi) and PMA fast charging.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are powerful and balanced smartphones that can now be bought for normal money. Of the minuses, we can mention the lack of a slot for a USB flash drive.
LG Nexus 5 - compact ex-flagship
It's been 3 years since the release of LG Nexus 5, but it's hard to call it ancient. The smartphone remains relevant in 2016, although it is no longer able to compete with the flagships. It has a great display and a good camera, which can outperform some of the newer 13MP and 16MP models. LG Nexus 5 supports Qi wireless charging. You can find a smartphone now at a price of $ 160.
The smartphone is quite capable of rivaling (and surpassing) the mid-market of 2016. The disadvantages are the lack of a slot for a flash drive and a small battery.
Motorola Nexus 6 - a phablet with a large screen and stereo sound
The big Google phone Motorola Nexus 6 was released 2 years ago, and as of the fall of 2016 it looks like a strong middle peasant. Large screen with high resolution, laconic design - these are the main advantages of the device. The smartphone supports Qi wireless charging. The price of the phablet at the time of compilation is from $ 270.
- Display: AMOLED, 2560x1440, 5.96 "
- Processor and graphics: Snapdragon 805, Quad Core + Adreno 420
- Memory: 3 GB operational, 32/64 GB permanent
- Camera: 13 MP, 1/3 ", 1.4 μm, f / 2, autofocus, flash, OIS, 4K video, front - 2 MP, f / 2.2
- Battery: 3220 mAh
- OS: Android 5, upgrade to version 7
Traditionally for Nexuses, Motorola Nexus 6 has the main disadvantage - the lack of MicroSD. But the advantages of Motorola Nexus 6 include stereo speakers on the front panel. 
LG G3 D855 - a phablet with thin bezels
Released in the summer of 2014, the LG G3 D855 is the flagship device for that time, or a mid-range device for fall 2016. Considering that you can buy it now for $ 180, age venerable by mobile standards does not matter. Moreover, the device has thin bezels (the screen occupies more than 75% of the front panel), and is also equipped with a dedicated DAC and Qi wireless charging module.
- Display: IPS, 2560x1440 pixels, 5.5 "
- Processor and graphics: Snapdragon 801, Quad Core + Adreno 330
- Memory: 2 or 3 GB of RAM, 16 or 32 GB of permanent + MicroSD
- Camera: 13 MP, 1/3 ", 1.12 microns, f / 2.4, phase + laser autofocus, flash, optical stabilization, 4K video, front - 2 MP, f / 2
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- OS: Android 4.4, upgrade to version 6
Thanks to big screen with high resolution, compact (for 5.5 ") dimensions and a good battery - the smartphone is still on sale and has fans. 
Microsoft Lumia 950 is the last of the Mohicans
In 2016 OS fans Windows Phone sad news overtook: Microsoft is no longer producing smartphones of the Lumia series. The last flagship released on the basis of this system at the end of 2015 was Microsoft Lumia 950. The device received the most top-end hardware at that time and a Qi wireless charging module. Now you can buy Microsoft Lumia 950 by paying from $ 350.
- Screen: AMOLED, 2560x1440, 5.2 "
- Processor and graphics: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808, 6 cores + Adreno 418
- Memory: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + microSD
- Camera: 20 MP, 1 / 2.4 ", 1.12 microns, f / 1.9 Carl Zeiss, autofocus, flash, OIS, 4K video recording, front - 5 MP, f / 2.4
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- OS: Windows 10 (Phone)
Microsoft Lumia 950 is one of the best smartphones Microsoft all time. For fans operating system from MS, who do not want to part with it, this is the optimal device. 
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - slim phablet with stylus
Samsung released in summer 2015 Galaxy Note 5, due to the unsuccessful release of the successor, in 2016 remains the last successful flagship in this line. The device is equipped with hardware, up-to-date and now, a good camera, and also has a large ratio of the area of the front panel and the display (76%). It is equipped with a wireless charger that works with the Qi standard. PMA wireless charging is also supported. You can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 by paying from $ 570.
- Screen: Super AMOLED, 2560x1440 pixels, 5.7 "
- Processor and graphics: Exynos 7420, 8 cores + Mali T760 MP8
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 32/64/128 GB ROM
- Camera: 16 MP, 1 / 2.6 ", 1.12 microns, f / 1.9, phase detection autofocus, flash, optical stabilization, video 4K, front - 5 MP, f / 1.9
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- OS: Android 5.1, Android update 6
Among the advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, it is also possible to note a dedicated DAC and a proprietary stylus, and the lack of a memory card slot is among the disadvantages. 
Other smartphones
Other smartphones that support wireless charging that are not included in our selection: *
- ZTE V975 Geek
- Nokia Lumia 930
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Nokia Lumia 925
- Nokia Lumia 1520
- Nokia Lumia 720
- Nokia Lumia 810
- Nokia Lumia 820
- Nokia Lumia 822
- Nokia Lumia 928
- Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
- Blackberry 9700
- Blackberry 9700
- Fujitsu F-03D
- Fujitsu F-09D
- HTC 8X
- HTC Droid DNA
- HTC Droid Incredible 2
- HTC Droid Incredible 4G
- Htc rezound
- HTC Thunderbolt
- LG Optimus G Pro
- LG Spectrum
- LG-Google Nexus 4
- LG-Lucid 2
- LG-Optimus F5
- Motorola Droid Bionic
- Motorola Droid 4
- Motorola Droid 3
- NEC N-01D
- NEC N-04E
- Panasonic P-02E
- Panasonic P-06D
- Pilips xenium
- Sharp SH-02D
- Sharp SH-04D
- Sharp SH-04E
- Sharp SH-05D
- Sharp SH-07D
- Sharp SH-09D
- Sharp SH-13C
- Sharp SH-13C
- Sony Xperia Z
* in fact, there are more smartphones that support wireless charging, and some of the list only support separately plug-in pads with an over-the-air charge receiver. Find out about the smartphone you are interested in in the comments to this article. You can also expand this list by writing your smartphone model in the comments.
There are special adapters that you can purchase and build yourself under the cover of your smartphone and the device will support wireless charging. They are connected via contacts for the NFC antenna. You can see how it looks in the video after the list of smartphones that support such adapters:
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Samsung Galaxy S5
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4
There are similar adapters for the iPhone, but they are connected via a connector and have a small ribbon cable so that the cover with the charge receiver can be bent and attached to the back cover. However, the practicality of such a design is questionable. 
In addition to such devices, in the Chinese market, you can find adapter cases for iPhones, with the ability to charge a smartphone. wirelessly, but in this case you have to sacrifice the thickness.
There are options, as in the Jiayu G6 smartphone, which has an open adapter connector on the back cover. However, to use the wireless charger, you will need to purchase an original smartphone case. 
Good day, dear readers. Wireless charger Samsung is what sets this company's smartphones apart from the competition, and especially from the iPhone. This South Korean giant is engaged in the production of various equipment, but has achieved particular success by developing smartphones. Their devices are manufactured using the most advanced technology, generating multimillion-dollar revenues every year. Not surprisingly, the ruler Samsung smartphones Galaxy was one of the first to suggest the user to abandon the usual wired chargers. And, I must say, so far only a few companies have been able to compete in this regard with a company from South Korea.
It seems that it is difficult to connect a wire of a conventional charger, especially since today many smartphones are endowed with USB port Type –C, which is balanced - you can connect the cable to the device either side. And yet manufacturers are not standing still, coming up with something new to simplify the user's life. One of the latest features of branded devices is wireless charging. Of course, it was not bypassed by specialists from Samsung, who carried out serious work on the technology. Of course, there were others before them, for example Nokia, which equipped the famous Lumia line with wireless charging support.
However, Nokia has left the ranks of the most advanced companies, and competitors have adopted the most interesting features of its products. Samsung, among others interesting features, began to actively introduce wireless charging. She did it with a special approach, not just declaring a new "chip", but providing the user with everything that is needed for a comfortable use. So, Samsung Galaxy s6 and s7, which received wireless charging, came with a very stylish and high-quality charging stand. At the time, Apple - the main competitor - introduced thick cases that were equipped with an additional battery.
Which Samsung Models Support Wireless Charging
The South Korean company had the idea to introduce wireless charging even before the release of the Samsung Galaxy S 3, which joined the ranks of flagships in 2012. However, then the idea was just being born, and the prototype mobile phone with contactless charging, Palm OS was introduced. The Samsung Galaxy S 3 already had contacts for connecting a device according to the Qi standard (they were under back cover). The next two models S4 and S5 were equipped with contacts, but wireless charging was not integrated. Special accessories came to the rescue, which made the technology quite workable.
But the Samsung Galaxy S 6 with all its modifications, which brought a lot to the smartphone market, has already received a full-fledged wireless charging from the manufacturer. This model received an all-metal case, inside which a coil is hidden, which serves as a receiver of energy. The scope of delivery is accompanied by a docking station in the form of a platform that transmits energy. That is, the user only needs to put their Samsung Galaxy S 6 or S6 Edge on it to start charging. An interesting feature is that the smartphone supports wireless charging according to two standards at once: Qi and PMA. This allows the use of docking stations for various purposes.
More recent solutions Samsung Galaxy S 7 and S 7 Edge have not abandoned the innovative feature, which is not surprising. Wireless charging is also integrated in these models, and the package includes a pad. Before the release of the new product, many Chinese online stores were already inundated with original docking station solutions that are ideal for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. Charging standards remain the same - Qi and PMA.
The counters are about to be replenished new model Samsung Galaxy - S 8. Several modifications with various innovations are expected. Wireless charging in the Samsung Galaxy S8 is certainly not new, but rumor has it that it will be heavily refined. According to a number of sources, the future flagship will receive an integrated receiver of three coils, which will significantly expand the reception range, increasing efficiency. It remains to wait quite a bit.
Principle of operation
Without going too deep, the principle of wireless charging for Samsung Galaxy and other smartphones is the same. It uses two copper coils (transmitter - docking station; receiver - coil in a smartphone), which create a magnetic field. Receiving waves, the receiver converts them into energy, charging the smartphone's battery. Typically, the Qi standard (developed by the Wireless Power Consortium) is used, which supports the transfer of inductive energy over distances of up to 4 centimeters.
The idea of transmitting energy "through the air" appeared about 200 years ago, when Marie Ampere proved that electric current produces a magnetic field. Nikola Tesla also put a lot of effort into lighting an incandescent lamp without wires. Of course, this technology has become interesting to electronics manufacturers already in our time. Several corporations have developed their own standards for the transmission of small and medium currents. And more recently, in 2015, a group of scientists found out that energy can be transmitted via Wi-Fi. Apparently, the times are not far off when we will be able to completely forget about regular recharging of devices.
Wireless charging Samsung Galaxy - different models, different variants
So, having talked a little about energy transmission standards, let's return to the "guests" of our article. Considering that we are talking about wireless chargers, all Samsung line Galaxy according to this principle can be divided into two groups:
Models with built-in wireless charging. This group includes:
- Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Duos
- S6 EDGE
- S6 EDGE Plus
- S7 / S7 Edge
- Galaxy Note 5
- Galaxy Note 7
- Watch - Samsung Gear S2 / Classic
Models for which a special receiver is produced (special contacts are provided under the back cover):
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- Galaxy S4
- Galaxy S5
- Note 2
- Note 3
- Note 4
- Note edge
Some other models that do not support any of the options shown support universal receivers. They can be purchased from online stores at low cost.
Built-in wireless charger for Samsung Galaxy S 6, S 7
The most fortunate owners of the most latest models Samsung Galaxy, in which the manufacturer already provides wireless charging. As a rule, a proprietary docking station is included in the package, which is suitable for charging other smartphones that have received this technology. By the way, Samsung's stand is in great demand due to its versatility and high-quality assembly. If suddenly it breaks down, then you can buy a new one in almost any electronics store, as well as at a lower price in Chinese online stores.
Considering that the Samsung Galaxy S 6, S 7 and their modifications use wireless charging that supports several standards, you can buy another dock in a more stylish design. Today there are hundreds of offers on the market that will definitely work with smartphones of the South Korean brand.
To recharge, just put your smartphone on the transmitter pad. Do not forget to connect it to electrical network via the adapter. The original docking station has a backlight that will notify the user about the charging progress: blue - the smartphone is charging; green - fully charged. The manufacturer has equipped the platform with the function automatic shutdown after the battery is fully charged. It plays a rather significant role, protecting the smartphone battery from destructive overcharge. Full charging time depends on specific model(different battery capacities) - on average, it takes 3 hours to charge a 3000 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S 3, S 4, S 5 Wireless Charger - Something Needed to Buy
As mentioned above, the series Samsung models Galaxy (S 3, S 4, S 5, etc.) received special contacts that are "hidden" under the back cover. For each of the models, special receivers are presented (corresponding to the contacts), which are sold in online stores. They are inexpensive (about 700 rubles for a kit with a docking station), they are connected very simply, hiding under the cover. These receivers are made according to the Qi standard, which allows using almost any platform for Samsung wireless charging (of course, also Qi).
The most profitable of all such a receiver can be bought in Chinese online stores. The main thing is to look at which Samsung model it is intended for. It is better to look under the cover of the smartphone on your own to understand how the contacts are located. Unfortunately, wireless charging still doesn't work well through cases, especially those made of metal, so either use thin ones or skip altogether.
Universal wireless chargers
If someone remains faithful to their Samsung S 2, but wants to try out wireless charging, then they will have to buy a universal receiver. The fact is that at the time when this smartphone model came out, priority was clearly not given to wireless charging. Samsung S2 does not have special contacts like its descendants, but friends from China have found a way out. The universal receiver (represented by a thin plate and a connector) is connected to the charging port, and the main part is folded over to the back cover. Covers are used for fixing. Soldering iron virtuosos manage to connect the receiver directly, hiding it under the back cover. Docking stations are usually included with the receiver. However, any model that supports the Qi standard can be used.
More expensive or cheaper
Of course, we all love to save. However, on the purchase of wireless charging for Samsung smartphones, it is better not to do this. This is especially true for the latest models. Although the manufacturer has already provided an original docking station for them, and you don't have to worry about the receiver at all, many users want something new. Of course, no one is insured against damage to the site, which entails additional costs. Give preference to branded wireless chargers from Samsung, well, or proven models: DT-900 from Nokia, Belsis TECs TS1001, interesting solutions from Woodpuck. By overpaying a little, you will reduce the risk of undesirable consequences: overheating of the site, power surges, overcharging, etc.
What should owners of older Samsung Galaxy models do that didn't receive wireless charging from the factory? Yes, almost the same thing - to buy an original docking station. The receiver, of course, will have to be looked for from third party manufacturers... If you decide to save money by ordering a cheap replica, then study user reviews, which will help establish the quality level.
Outcome
Wireless charging in Samsung smartphones is no longer just another feature that will interest only some users. Thanks to the responsible approach of manufacturers, the technology is becoming more popular day by day. Wireless points for recharging smartphones Samsung and other companies appear in airports, cafes, cinemas. Yes, wireless charging is far from a perfectly polished technology that has no downsides. They are, but every year the manufacturer solves them little by little, bringing users closer to abandoning a heap of wires in the house.
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Energysquare is a startup from France that has offered a very interesting technology that allows wireless charging of almost any device. The development of the company was shown on. Wireless chargers have already gained some acceptance and are supported by a number of smartphones. But many users would like to find this innovative opportunity without changing their device. And now a technological solution that fulfills this dream has been created!
Showcased by startup Energysquare at CES 2017, fast charging technology is compatible with almost everyone modern devices... It is a set of five very thin stickers that work in conjunction with a wireless charging mat.
Each sticker contains two electrodes and a Micro-USB, USB-C or Lightning connector that plugs into the device's charging port. After placing the stickers on the back of the device, the user just needs to place the device on the wireless charging mat, and the energy will start flowing into the smartphone or tablet.
Energysquare has used in its development an innovative conductive charging technology that allows you to charge multiple devices at the same time. The user can easily put three or even four smartphones to charge on one mat. Charging devices will be carried out at approximately the same speed, which is usually typical for these devices.
The only noticeable drawback of the design in question is that the sticker blocks the charging port of the device. If the user wants to charge it in the usual wired way, he will have to disable the innovative sticker. This flaw in the proposed technology solution is known to Energysquare and the company is going to fix it by adding a rear port in the second generation of its products.
Deliveries of new gadgets may begin in the first quarter of 2017 at a price of $ 89. And then a huge number of devices that do not support wireless charging technology today will become compatible with this one of the most interesting and promising technologies of our time. After all, much of what is shown at CES further determines the development of the technology industry for the whole year. How attractive is the technology solution presented by Energysquare?
Do you want to know which Samsung devices support wireless charging and whether your smartphone has this capability? Let's take a closer look at which phones of the Korean company have support for this wireless feature.
This company was the first to offer customers charging their devices wirelessly, over the air. First this technology from Koreans appeared at various exhibitions a couple of years ago and still Samsung does not change itself. However, not every device from the company can boast an over-the-air battery recharge function. In this article, you will learn about all the models of the company with the implemented technology of energy transmission through the air.
Samsung wireless charging support: how does it work?
After looking at the main competitors from Apple, Samsung engineers decided to implement their own Qi interface.
Let's figure it out,. The device must be connected to the network and located near your smartphone with a built-in receiver (you can read about which Samsung models support wireless charging below). A magnetic field is created between the phone and the device the moment the first is applied to the second. You don't have to activate any modules or run software- Samsung is able to automatically activate when touched. 
In total, the company's smartphones have support for two standards - Qi and PMA. The first is newer and more different. high speed filling the battery charge. However, it is found only in flagship devices that many users cannot afford.
Samsung Wireless Charging: Supported Models
Let's highlight a list of phones that support wireless charging from Samsung:
- for the first time, Qi support appeared already in the fifth generation of the Note phablet;
- generation galaxy S6;
- extended Galaxy version S6 Plus;
- curved version screen galaxy S6 Edge;
- the latest generation of the galaxy S7;
- galaxy S7 Edge version.
Now you know which Samsung phones support wireless charging and you can choose a device that suits your needs and capabilities. However, all the listed phones are flagships and their price tags differ slightly.
In the next section, you can read the material on how well Qi works and much more.
Samsung? That's right, high-performance video chips. This is cool, as it opens up many possibilities, but at the same time the power consumption of the gadget increases.
Now you will say that along with the improvement of the models, the capacity of the batteries has also increased, the dimensions have grown, and therefore the charging time has increased. Alas, we must disappoint you, this did not give a big breakthrough.
But do not worry, the manufacturers have tried their best, and the new models have a function fast charging from samsungs! In addition, an additional innovation has become a unique wireless charging, which eliminates the need to be constantly “tied to a power outlet”.
How does such a function work and what are its features? Now you will find out about everything!
Energy losses are minimized!
Especially for models such as the Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5, such a unique wireless device- Qi charging. In its lower part there are several ventilation holes that cool the system.
Plus - there is a fan in the middle. All this allows you to quickly and easily recharge smartphones in any conditions.
Regarding other models of gadgets, then the developers have gone further. As you know, in principle, any work rechargeable batteries an electrochemical process is laid. It is he who gives and accumulates energy.
To prevent phones from draining quickly and retaining energy for a longer time, lithium-based batteries began to be produced. They are responsible for the "fast charge" mode.
When connected, energy is emitted from charger maximum power in the early stages. This means that your smartphone is charging as quickly as possible.
Advantages
This function can be disabled or enabled. When charging from a cable for only 10 minutes, the gadget remains secured for four hours autonomous work... Agree, earlier one could only dream of such a thing!
Previously expensive wireless charging is now available to everyone. Since it is sold together with a kit for some Samsung smartphones. Wireless charging technology also supports any other device.
To find out if your phone supports this innovation, do the following:
- Go to the "Settings" section.
- Open the "Battery" section.
- Check if an app is listed that is using the entire battery.
- The application can be used or disabled.
We can definitely say that the “fast charging” function has made the phones of the famous company even more advanced, cool! Competitors are clearly biting their elbows.
And we can only say: "Bravo!" developers and expect new technological breakthroughs from Samsung!
