In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that the OnePlus 15T may feature Qi2 magnetic wireless charging with a 6.32-inch AMOLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
- This positions OnePlus advantageously against Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series, which notably lacks Qi2 support and requires special cases for magnetic charging.
- The feature could make OnePlus 15T a strong compact smartphone contender, especially since few Android devices currently offer Qi2 compatibility.
OnePlus is reportedly planning to add a feature to its forthcoming smartphone that could make Samsung look rather foolish.
The latest news is that the imminent OnePlus 15T will offer much more than flagship performance in a compact body.
It could also be “fully compatible with Apple’s magnetic charging ecosystem”. In other words, the claim here is that the OnePlus 15T will add Qi2 magnetic wireless charging support.
It’ll be one of precious few Android phones to do so, if the information from tipster Digital Chat Station is true. Indeed, one of our biggest and most immediate gripes with the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S26 range is that it doesn’t support Qi2.
The tipster also posted a picture seemingly showing off a fan-cooled magnetic charger accessory, which could provide particularly rapid wireless charging speeds.
Digital Chat Station
For a while there in early-to-mid 2025, it was assumed that Samsung would adopt the sticky standard. However, it turns out you’ll need to buy a special case if you want the delights of effortless wireless charging and convenient accessory mounting.
This is particularly disappointing given that Qi2 charging was a core addition to the Google Pixel 10 range in late 2025. Google and Samsung are often in alignment when it comes to core features, but not this time.
Still, at least Samsung is launching its Galaxy S26 phones globally. While we recently received confirmation that the OnePlus 15T is coming soon, we have major doubts that it’ll make an appearance in the West.
That’s a real shame, because it’s shaping up to be a bit of a beast. Reports suggest that it’ll come packing a 6.32-inch AMOLED, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and even a 7500mAh battery.
This is a spec that would be pretty unique for a compact(ish) phone – especially with Qi2 joining the party.
Author: Jon Mundy, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Jon is a freelance journalist who got his start covering mobile games at the dawn of the App Store. He has since covered everything from smart home tech and laptops to food and culture, but always seems to return to his fascination with smartphones.