Xiaomi Mi Wireless Charger launched for Rs 700: 10W fast charging, USB type C and more

Xiaomi Mi Wireless charger is compatible with any smartphone with Qi-based wireless charging support

| Published: Monday, September 3, 2018, 16:29 [IST]

Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Mi wireless charger with a few interesting features, which are not usually seen on the Qi-based wireless charging pads. The Xiaomi Mi Wireless Charger is a universal wireless charger, which works well with iPhones, Android phones, and the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s.

Price and availability

The Xiaomi Mi Wireless Charger will be available in China via Mi stores and Xiaomi official e-commerce website for 69 Yuan (Rs 700). Considering the price point, the Mi Wireless Charger is the most affordable wireless fast charging pad from a reputed brand. As of now, there is no information about the launch of the Xiaomi Mi Wireless Charger in India.

Do note that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s is the only Xiaomi smartphone that supports wireless charging. As this is a Qi-standard wireless charger, it can be used with smartphones like the Apple iPhone 8, iPhone X and the Samsung Galaxy Note9.

Salient features

Fast wireless charger (10W)
Temperature protection
USB type C Interface
Metal body
Contact-less charging up to 4mm

Mi Wireless charger specifications

The Xiaomi Mi Wireless charger a normal 10W adapter, Qualcomm Quick Charger 2.0 or the Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 adapter via USB type-C interface. Upon connecting the wireless charger to a standard 10W charger, it gives an output of 5W. The Quick Charge 2.0 and the Quick Charge 3.0 adapters can offer 7.5W, and 10W output, which is the highest rated output on a Qi charger to date.

The wireless charging pad also has a multi-colored LED light, which changes the color depending on the charging status of the smartphone or if the charger is in idle condition. The charger also supports contact-less charging (up to 4mm), so this charger can be used to charge smartphones without removing the skin or the case.

The charger also has an added layer of security, where the charger can protect the smartphone from high-temperature, voltage fluctuation, and short-circuit. It has also a special mechanism, where the charger stops working if the temperature of the surface reaches more than 40-degree centigrade.

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