The wireless charging world just got a concrete signal: in August 2026, Baseus is pushing three Qi2.2-certified magnetic power banks onto the global market at once. For most of the past year we heard a steady drumbeat of 'Qi2.2 certification passed' announcements, but products you can actually buy on a brand store or Amazon have been scarce. This is the first wave to hit shelves at real scale.
Q: Why 25W instead of the old 15W? A: Because the peak jumps straight from 15W to 25W—about 67% faster than the old tier. The bigger change is alignment precision of ±0.5 mm; Baseus says better alignment alone can lift efficiency by up to 40%, so a slightly off-center phone no longer bleeds power. Add an upgraded FOD system and backward compatibility with Qi1.3 and Qi2.0, and older devices still charge fine.
Q: How do the three models differ? A: They are not just reskins. The PicoGo AM61 is the workhorse: 25W magnetic wireless charging plus a built-in 45W USB-C cable, so it can also top up a laptop in a pinch. The PicoGo AM52 goes ultra-slim with an aluminum-silicone shell, built for pocket carry. The PicoGo AF21 is a foldable 3-in-1 with up to 35W total output, feeding a phone, earbuds and watch at once—a textbook multi-device wireless charging setup.
Q: Will my current phone work? A: Yes. Qi2.2 stays backward compatible, so iPhone 12 and later magnetic models and Qi2-certified Android phones all work; a plain Qi phone without magnets still charges, just without the snap-in hold. In other words, this is not a flagship-only accessory—it pulls 25W magnetic fast charging out of the demo stage and into everyday top-ups.
Q: What does this launch mean for ordinary users? A: The point is not 'another brand joined' but a category turning point: magnetic power banks moved from a late-2025 certification rush to actually being purchasable in August 2026. When a leading brand treats 25W as the factory baseline and a foldable 3-in-1 as a normal form factor, prices and the usability barrier drop fast. Over the next year or two, on-the-go power will likely shift from 'power bank plus a cable' to 'just snap it on and charge.'
Q: How should a regular buyer choose a magnetic power bank? A: One rule covers most cases—look for Qi2.2 certification, treat 25W as the tier that matters, and pick a 3-in-1 if you carry a phone, watch and earbuds together. Baseus also brings its GaN fast-charging and retractable-cable heritage to the table, and all three aim for 'good-looking, easy to carry, easy to use.' The rest is easy once August shelves fill up and you can compare side by side.
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