Apple, Google, Xiaomi Meet to Develop Universal 50W Wireless Charging Standard

Executive Briefing

• Reveals over 20 companies, including Apple, Google, and Huawei, attended the WPC's first Beijing Off-cycle Meeting to shape Qi 50W specs.
• Focuses discussions on technical specifications, prototype hardware testing, and cross-brand interoperability for next-gen wireless charging.
• Highlights Xiaomi's push to adopt its 'small inductance, low voltage, high power' architecture to improve efficiency and enable slimmer devices.
• Notes the Qi 50W standard lags behind proprietary solutions already on market, with OnePlus and Xiaomi exceeding 50W in commercial products.
• Targets finalization of the universal Qi 50W specification by 2028, aiming to eliminate ecosystem lock-in for consumers.