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, which many users cannot afford.
Samsung Wireless Charging: Supported Models
Let's highlight the 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 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.
The increase in battery capacity in modern smartphones leads to an increase in the recharge 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
Even though they came out Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge 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 an excellent 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 - thin 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 plugged 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 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. 
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 be upset, the manufacturers have tried their best, and the new models have a fast charging function for Samsung! 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 keeping energy in them 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!
Wireless charger, which previously had a high cost, 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!
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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!
Technology featured by startup Energysquare at CES 2017 fast charging compatible with almost all 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 this design 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?
More recently, there was a time when the first cordless home phones needed to be charged from a large docking station, and it took a long time. Today modern smartphones can be charged without being connected to any wires. This is what high technology means. Of course, the choice of such devices is still not great, because the implementation of such a system in a phone costs a lot, so we have compiled a rating of the best smartphones with wireless charging in 2017, in which we considered the most popular devices on the market equipped with this technology.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Our rating is opened by a new product of 2017 from Microsoft - the flagship Lumia smartphone 950 XL. This device is equipped with everything that a person can dream of: a thin aluminum body, a large 5.7-inch AMOLED display, Quad HD resolution. The phone features Corning Gorilla 4 tempered glass, which provides reliable protection from scratches and dirt. A high-quality, high-contrast and rich screen consumes a lot of energy, so the manufacturer equipped the smartphone with a good 3340 mAh lithium-polymer battery with a wireless charging module.
- Windows 10 Mobile
- support for 1 SIM-card, nano standard
- front camera - 5 Mp, rear camera - 20 Mp, optical stabilization, aperture F / 1.9
- iris scanner
- pixel density 515 ppi
- support for SD media up to 200 GB
The smartphone is equipped with a powerful 8-core Snapdragon 810 chip, which, in combination with the Adreno 430 video accelerator, makes it possible to launch any application without any problems, from small games to vector graphic editor... The speed of the system is provided by a comfortable 3 GB of RAM. There is plenty of space for the system and files in the phone: 32 GB will easily fit the necessary information.
LG G3 D855
The next in the top 5 smartphones is the phablet from LG. The company, of course, is far from the most popular in the world of phones. She nevertheless gained great fame in the field household appliances... However, if you want to choose reliable smartphone with wireless charging, the G3 D855 is one of the best contenders. The phone, among other things, is equipped with an unmatched 5.46-inch QHD-screen with a resolution (2560 × 1440). The battery, of course, is designed for only 3000 mA / h, but thanks to excellent optimization, it is enough for active use of 6 hours. On the battery capacity, the manufacturer, of course, saved for such a screen the capacity should be at least 4000-5000 mA / h, so as not to cause discomfort ...
- OS Android 4.4
- support for 1 sim card, micro standard
- internal memory - 16 GB
- pixel density 538 ppi
- support for media up to 128 GB
It is impossible not to pay attention to the optics: front-camera- 8 MP, rear - 13 MP, laser autofocus, optical stabilization, 8x optical zoom. It is better to assess its capabilities with your own eyes in a photo or video review of a smartphone. The performance of the gadget is also all right: Snapdragon processor 801 with 4 cores at 2500 MHz, Adreno 330 video chip, 2 GB RAM. Such a filling will make it easy to use powerful games and applications. The body of the device is made of plastic with an imitation of metal, it is pleasant to hold in the hand.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Today, quite a few smartphones support wireless charging, but one of the "pioneers" in the production of such devices was the popular Samsung company. Galaxy S6 Edge is one of best phones for the last few year s. Refined style, aluminum body, safety glass Gorilla Glass 4 installed on the screen and the back of the smartphone will allow you to survive a fall without any consequences. The 5.1-inch AMOLED display curved around the edges, Quad HD resolution is the perfect set for a modern flagship. Of course, a smartphone with a good big screen and resolution must have a more capacious battery than lithium ion battery at 2600 mAh, but this is compensated by the fast charging function.
- Android OS 5.1, proprietary TouchWiz firmware
- support for 1 sim card, nano standard
- internal memory - 32 GB
- cameras - 16/5 MP, autofocus, optical stabilization, aperture f / 1.9
- pixel density 576 (PPI)
The technical side looks more than attractive. The main chip is an 8-core Exynos 7420 processor with a core frequency from 1500 to 2100 MHz, a graphics accelerator - Mali-T760 MP8, RAM - 3 GB. Such characteristics allow you to run the most demanding game on a smartphone without any display problems, with a 3D picture and sound. It is impossible not to remember in this aspect the curved screen, which gives an indescribable sensation from modern entertainment at maximum settings.
Xiaomi Mi Note
Whichever smartphone forum you look at, it's hard to find bad reviews about Xiaomi devices. Of course, you can find flaws in any phone, but considering the price-quality ratio of Mi Note, the language will not turn out to be a pretense. The build of this high-quality smartphone is excellent, with a screen diagonal of 5.7 inches and a resolution of Full HD. Its protection from scratches and damage is provided by a protective 2.5D glass. A distinctive feature of this model is a high-quality capacious 3000 mAh battery.
- OS Android 4.4, proprietary firmware MIUI
- IPS screen made by One Glass technology
- internal memory - 64 GB
- cameras with a matrix of 13 (manufactured by Sony) and 4 megapixels, autofocus, optical stabilization
- dual SIM combined connector (mircoSIM + microSD / nanoSIM)
According to the characteristics, this chinese smartphone supporting wireless charging is also great. It received a high-performance Snapdragon 801 chip with 4 cores at 2500 MHz, as well as an Adreno 330 video accelerator. In addition, Mi Note has 3 GB of RAM in its arsenal, thanks to which the mobile phone works incredibly fast. The sensor works smoothly and supports up to 10 touches.
Samsung Galaxy S7
Today, many people want to buy a phone with wireless charging and dual sim cards. The largest manufacturer Samsung gives its fans such an opportunity. The Galaxy S7 is the best smartphone to date, no matter how you look at it. Its superiority begins, of course, with the design: a thin aluminum body, tempered glass, a function button. As for the display, the 5.1-inch AMOLED screen with 2560 × 1440 resolution offers an incredibly rich and clear picture. The battery is fine too: the 3000mAh lithium-polymer battery can last up to a day and a half thanks to a well-optimized OS.
- Android OS 6.0, proprietary TouchWiz interface
- cameras at 12/5 megapixels, aperture F / 1.7
- slots for 2 SIM, nano standard
- ROM - 32 GB
Mobile phone with parameters better Galaxy S7 cannot be found. The top 8-core Exynos 8890 processor with a frequency of up to 2300 MHz with a Mali-T880 MP12 video chip in combination with 4 GB of RAM is fantastic performance and incredible smartphone speed, which is objectively hard to find equal. The only thing that, in our opinion, was not taken into account by the manufacturers is the installation of a microUSB connector, which, in our opinion, would be worth replacing with a more modern Type-C.
Conclusion
Our list of the best smartphones with wireless charging in 2017 gives only a brief idea of modern devices with such technology. Every year there are more and more such devices, the choice is wider and wider. Options are offered for every taste, so only an electronics lover can choose which smartphone to buy, taking into account his own requirements for the gadget and, of course, the budget. It is also worth noting that this technology is only developing and has not yet been fully finalized, so it will take much longer to charge your gadget than if you were using conventional wired charging.
