What Xiaomi phones have wireless charging: a full list and nuances

In today’s smartphone world, usability is often more important than CPU specifications or camera resolution. One of the key features that makes everyday interaction with a gadget a comfortable ritual is the ability to charge a device without connecting cables. Many users of the Xiaomi ecosystem wonder which models support this standard, since the presence of such an option makes life much easier.

Wireless charging technology based on the Qi standard has ceased to be the exclusive preserve of flagship devices worth thousands of dollars. Now, even in the mid-range segment, you can find devices that can take energy through the induction coil. However, in Xiaomi lines, the situation is mixed: engineers often equip top models with powerful fast wireless charging, leaving budget devices without this option for the sake of reducing the price.

In this article, we will take a closer look at which phones have wireless charging, how it works, and why it is hidden software in some models, and learn about the speed difference between different generations of smartphones and understand whether it is worth overpaying for a flagship for this feature or better to buy a separate receiver.

It is worth noting that the presence of wireless charging is not just a marketing move, but a real help in saving the life of the USB Type-C port. Daily cable connections lead to mechanical wear of the connector, loosening of contacts and eventual breakdown.

The flagship series Mi and Xiaomi with support for Qi

It is in the flagship lineup that Xiaomi introduces the most advanced charging technologies. Since the Mi 9 series, almost every top smartphone has received an integrated coil for receiving energy. This has become the de facto standard for devices claiming to be the best on the market. These models implement not just basic charging, but accelerated protocols that allow you to gain battery capacity at high speed.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 14 series deserve special attention, where engineers managed to place a powerful coil even in compact Pro cases. This requires complex engineering layout of internal components, since the wireless module takes up a significant amount of space, users of these devices can expect power up to 50 watts when using branded stations, which is comparable to the speed of wired connection from competitors.

It is important to understand that to achieve the stated speeds of 30, 50 or even 80 watts (as in the Mi 11 Ultra), an original docking station from Xiaomi is required. Standard third-party charging, even powerful, will most often limit power to 10-15 watts due to the peculiarities of proprietary communication protocols between the phone and the base.

⚠️ Warning: When using powerful wireless charging (above 20 watts), the smartphone can heat up significantly. It is recommended to remove a thick protective case during intensive charging to avoid overheating and trottling of the system.

Below is a list of key flagship models in which wireless charging is implemented at the hardware level:

• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 9 / Mi 9 Pro – the first mass models with this feature.
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 10 / Mi 10 Pro / Mi 10 Ultra – a significant increase in charging speed.
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 11 / Mi 11 Pro / Mi 11 Ultra – support for record speeds up to 50 W.
• 📱 Xiaomi 12 / 12 Pro / 12S Ultra – Optimization of heat generation.
• 📱 Xiaomi 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Ultra – improved coil efficiency.
• 📱 Xiaomi 14 / 14 Pro – latest technology with support for magnetic covers.

The Mix series is also worth mentioning, and the folding Mix Fold and its followers are also equipped with this technology, despite the complex design of the hinge, and the engineers managed to pull the coil through both halves of the device or place it in one of the parts without losing efficiency.

Subbrands Redmi and POCO: where to look for wireless charging

Xiaomi’s sub-brands, Redmi and POCO, are different, and their philosophy is to maximize price-performance, so “unnecessary” functions are often cut out, according to marketers. Wireless charging is often the first victim of optimization.

However, there are exceptions. They are mainly related to the upper segment of the Redmi K line (which in the global version often comes out as POCO F) and special versions. For example, the Redmi K30 Pro in the Chinese version had a modification with wireless charging, but it often did not get into the global assembly. This creates confusion: buying a phone for China, you can get a feature, but buying a globalist with the same characteristics does not.

The POCO series is even more stringent. Even the powerful POCO F3, F4, F5 and F6 lack this capability. Engineers prefer to focus their budgets on high-frequency screens and Snapdragon 8 Series processors, saving on body and coil. However, if you look at the Redmi Note series, you will find that even in the middle class (for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro+ in some regions) there have been some experimental models, but this is more rare than the rule.

At the moment, you can distinguish several models of sub-brands, where wireless charging is still present:

• 🔋 Redmi K30 Pro Premium Edition (Chinese version).
• 🔋 Redmi K40 Pro+ (Top version with Snapdragon 888).
• 🔋 Black Shark (Gaming Phones Ecosystem) – Some gaming smartphone models have this option.

For POCO and budget Redmi users, the only way to get what you want is to use external receivers, which we'll talk about below, a compromise solution that has its pros and cons.

Comparison of charging speeds in different models

Having wireless charging doesn’t guarantee the same speed across all devices. There’s a big scattering in Xiaomi’s ecosystem, from slow 10W to ultra-fast 80W. Understanding these differences is critical if you plan to use wireless charging as a primary.

The basic Qi standard provides 5W, which is extremely slow for today’s capacious batteries. Xiaomi, like many other manufacturers, is implementing its proprietary protocol extensions. This means that Xiaomi’s “native” station will charge Xiaomi’s phone much faster than Samsung or Apple’s universal charging.

The table below compares the maximum claimed wireless charging power for popular series:

As you can see from the table, the flagships of recent years are able to charge faster through the air than many phones over the wire a couple of years ago, but to activate the 80 watt (Mi 11 Ultra) mode requires not only a special station, but also an active cooling fan in the base itself to remove heat from the battery.

When using third-party charging, power usually drops to universal 10-15 watts. It is still convenient for night use or desk work, but it will not replace fast wired charging in situations where time goes by minutes.

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For maximum wireless charging speed, always use the original charger and cable in conjunction with the Xiaomi branded station. The combination of third-party power supplies can limit power to 5-10 watts.

Hidden wireless charging: myth or reality

Xiaomi’s owner communities have been plagued by legends of “hidden” wireless charging for years, the theory being that the coil is physically present in the body of many models (especially flagship ones) but is software-disabled at the firmware level to separate market segments, and users try to activate this feature through special codes in the engineering menu or modified firmware.

Indeed, in some cases, disassembling phones like the Redmi K30 Pro (global version) or the Mi 10T Pro showed the presence of an unconnected plume or even the coil itself under the back cover. However, the presence of hardware is only half the battle, and it requires support from the power controller and the corresponding program code in the kernel to work.

Attempts to activate a hidden function through adb commands or applications like Wireless Power Share Enabler often fail, and even if the system starts showing charging, no real current will flow to the battery, or the phone will quickly overheat and reset the connection.

⚠️ Warning: Making changes to system files to activate hidden features may lead to a device 'bricking' or loss of warranty.

There is a proven activation method on some models (e.g. Mi 10T Pro), which consists of flashing the regional version of the software (e.g. from Global to Chinese) and using special scripts. But this is the lot of enthusiasts who are willing to risk the stability of the smartphone.

In most cases, if the phone specification on the official website does not mention wireless charging, then it is not physically there, and no software dancing with a drum will not fix the situation.

How to add wireless charging to any Xiaomi

If your smartphone doesn't support wireless charging out of the box, it doesn't mean you can't use it. The accessories market offers a simple and inexpensive solution: external receivers. These are thin plates with contacts that plug into the charging port and fit under the back cover of the phone.

The installation process is as follows:

• 🛠️ Carefully heat the back cover of the smartphone (dryer or hot water bottle) to soften the glue.
• 🛠️ Remove the lid and find the charging connector inside the case.
• 🛠️ Connect the receiver plume to the port USB Type-C (or Micro-USB).
• 🛠️ Place the receiver coil itself on the inner surface of the back cover or on the battery (if there is space).
• 🛠️ Collect the phone back, making sure the plume is not clamped.

The main advantage of these receivers is versatility. They work with any phone that supports standard charging protocol. Once installed, if you put the phone on any Qi platform, you will see that charging has started. The speed will be limited by the receiver itself (usually 5-10 watts) and the input current of the port.

But there's a downside to this method: You'll either have to keep your phone disassembled all the time (which is impractical and disrupts water protection), or you'll have to plug in the receiver every time you need wireless charging, and you'll also have to have a seat inside the case, which can prevent you from installing a thicker battery in the future.

Reverse wireless charging: Your phone is like a Power Bank

Many Xiaomi flagships feature reverse wireless charging, which allows you to use your smartphone to charge other devices, such as headphones, smartwatches or even another phone, a feature that is especially useful when traveling when you need to urgently recharge accessories, and sockets are not at hand.

To activate this feature, you need to go to settings. The path usually looks like: Settings → Battery → Reverse wireless charging. In some versions of the MIUI shell or HyperOS, you can turn on the mode automatically when you bring the device to the back cover.

It is worth remembering a few nuances of the work of this function:

1. The power of the reverse charge is usually low (about 5-10 watts), so the process will go slowly.
2. The donor phone will noticeably heat up, which is normal for the power transfer process.
3. It is not recommended to discharge the main battery below 20-30%, so as not to go into a deep discharge yourself.

This feature turns your flagship into a universal power source. For example, you can put Mi True Wireless headphones on the back of a Xiaomi 13 Pro phone and while walking down the street, the headphones will get charged.

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Reverse wireless charging is an emergency tool for recharging accessories, not the main way to charge other gadgets due to low efficiency and energy loss on heat.

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