The OnePlus 13 is set to support magnetic wireless charging, a feature popularized by Apple’s MagSafe technology, which debuted with the iPhone 12 in 2020. MagSafe enhances wireless charging by improving alignment and security through built-in magnets, a standard that was further advanced in 2023 with the Wireless Consortium’s Qi2.
Despite this development, most 2024 Android flagships have lacked Qi2 support. However, OnePlus has confirmed that its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 13, will embrace this technology. Kinder Liu, OnePlus President and COO, teased this feature by responding to a fan query about phone cases on Weibo. Liu also revealed the first image of the device through the Chinese social media:
While OnePlus will not reintroduce bamboo cases, the company plans to launch cases with wood grain backs and a “magnetic suction function,” hinting at magnetic wireless charging capabilities.
Earlier leaks from Digital Chat Station, a reliable source, had also suggested that OnePlus was working on magnetic covers that would enable wireless charging for the OnePlus 13—Additionally, a magnetic snap-on cooler accessory for heat dissipation is rumored to be in development. The OnePlus 13 is expected to continue supporting 50W wireless fast charging, similar to its predecessor, the OnePlus 12.
The introduction of magnetic wireless charging will enhance user convenience by simplifying the charging process and allowing for easy attachment of accessories such as car and bike mounts. However, it is unclear if the magnets will be integrated directly into the phone or through magnetic cases, similar to third-party MagSafe adapters for existing devices.
Other Android manufacturers, like Oppo, are expected to follow suit, potentially making magnetic wireless charging a standard feature in future premium Android smartphones.