Does The Galaxy S21 FE Have Wireless Charging? What You Have To Know
Wireless charging is an expected smartphone feature in 2022. Is this something the Galaxy S21 FE delivers on? Here's what potential buyers should know.
Wireless charging has become an expected feature for most smartphones, and thankfully, this is something Samsung got right with the Galaxy S21 FE. Looking back on the smartphone niche, it's interesting to see how things have changed. A few short years ago, people wouldn't buy a phone if it didn't have a headphone jack. Today, it's a rare sight to find a handset that still has the port! The same is true of removable batteries — something that's gone from prevalent to extinct in the blink of an eye.
Today, one feature that's a must-have for many people is wireless charging. The ability to plop a phone down on a wireless charging stand/pad and have it refuel without plugging in any cables is a magical thing. While wireless charging was once reserved for only the most expensive handsets, it's now widely available on everything from top-tier flagships to mid-range devices. And thanks to innovations like MagSafe from Apple, it's likely wireless charging will only become more popular as the years go on.
So, how does the Galaxy S21 FE fit into this equation? Like all of Samsung's Galaxy S phones from the past few years, the S21 FE supports wireless charging. Simply place it on any Qi charger, and it'll start charging up in an instant. It doesn't come with a wireless charger in the box (or even a charging adapter, for that matter), but it'll work with any wireless charger you already own or plan on buying.
More Details On The S21 FE's Wireless Charging
Having wireless charging is one thing, but how well does it actually work on the S21 FE? Like the regular Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20 FE, the S21 FE supports wireless charging speeds up to 15W. That's good, but it's also not the best currently out there. For example, the Pixel 6 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro deliver 23W and 50W wireless charging, respectively. Folks who need to charge their S21 FE in a hurry will want to use a 25W wired charger, but if time isn't a major concern, those max 15W wireless speeds should be perfectly fine.
Furthermore, the S21 FE's wireless charging can be reversed to enable Wireless PowerShare. This allows users to place another device on the back of the S21 FE and use it as a wireless charger. Wireless PowerShare works best for smaller devices like earbuds and smartwatches, but it'll also charge another smartphone in a pinch.
And that's wireless charging on the Galaxy S21 FE. It doesn't break any new ground, but it has the standard features expected of a phone of this caliber in 2022. It supports wireless charging up to 15W, and has Wireless PowerShare to charge other gadgets at 4.5W speeds. If wireless charging capability is a must-have, Samsung's got you covered with the Galaxy S21 FE.
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