Apple is reportedly working on a significant evolution of reverse charging for its future iPhone Pro models, with a power that could reach around 7.5 W wirelessly. This technology would allow the iPhone to directly charge other Apple devices by simply placing them on the back of the phone.
Even though some Android smartphones have offered this feature for several years, Apple is looking to integrate a more stable version, better optimized thermally and more tailored for its own ecosystem.
Apple is looking to exceed the current limits of reverse charging
Today, several smartphones already offer reverse wireless charging, but the power often remains limited.
In many cases, the charging rarely exceeds:
3 W
5 W
which makes the operation relatively slow.
Apple is testing a higher power around 7.5 W to make this feature truly usable on a daily basis.
This evolution would notably allow:
faster charging of earphones
better power supply for small accessories
more practical use on the go
The phone could then become a real mobile backup battery for Apple ecosystem products.
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AirPods and Apple Watch would be the first accessories affected
Apple would mainly target low-power accessories.
The mentioned uses mainly concern:
AirPods
Apple Watch
MagSafe cases
certain trackers or Bluetooth accessories
In a typical scenario, the user could simply:
place their earphones on the back of the iPhone
automatically start charging
quickly recover a few dozen percent of battery
This function would be particularly useful:
during travel
in transit
on a trip
in an emergency
Apple is mainly looking to strengthen integration between its different devices.
Thermal management would still represent the main technical challenge
One of the main obstacles remains the heat generated by this type of charging.
Faster reverse charging implies:
more energy transferred
a greater increase in temperature
simultaneous solicitation of several components
Apple would be particularly attentive to:
thermal stability
battery temperature
internal energy management
maintaining phone performance
The manufacturer generally favors very controlled functions rather than aggressive activation that could cause:
overheating
slowdowns
accelerated battery aging
This is probably one of the reasons why Apple is progressing more slowly on this technology than some Android manufacturers.
Future iPhone Pro models could exploit new internal components
To improve this reverse charging, Apple is also working on several hardware developments:
better thermal dissipation
new MagSafe coils
optimized energy management chips
more efficient batteries
The future Pro models would be the first concerned, as they generally have:
more internal space
more powerful components
more advanced thermal systems
This orientation would allow Apple to reserve certain premium functions for its high-end models.
Wired reverse charging already discreetly exists on recent iPhones
Since the switch to USB-C, recent iPhones are already capable of powering certain accessories via cable.
For example, it is possible to:
charge AirPods via the iPhone
power small USB-C accessories
temporarily share energy
This function remains, however, more discreet and less highlighted than the expected reverse wireless charging.
Apple is now looking to extend this logic to wireless to further simplify the user experience.
Apple would favor a very controlled integration rather than a total opening
Unlike some Android manufacturers offering a fairly wide universal charging, Apple could limit this function to certain specific uses.
Reverse charging could be primarily optimized for:
AirPods
Apple Watch
certified MagSafe accessories
This strategy would allow:
better thermal control
better energy stability
a more homogeneous experience
Apple often seeks to avoid unpredictable behaviors related to poorly optimized third-party accessories.
A particularly useful function in daily mobile uses
Reverse wireless charging mainly responds to quick everyday situations:
earphones discharged before a call
Apple Watch almost empty
quick charging during a trip
absence of a charger nearby
Even if this function does not replace a classic charge, it provides a practical backup solution for the Apple mobile ecosystem.
MagSafe integration could also facilitate:
alignment of accessories
stability during charging
automatic detection of compatible devices
Apple continues to bring the iPhone closer to the energy center of its ecosystem
With this evolution, Apple would further strengthen the central role of the iPhone in its connected environment.
The smartphone would gradually become:
a connection hub
an AI control center
a mobile battery for accessories
a main synchronization point
This logic is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening permanent interactions between:
iPhone
AirPods
Apple Watch
Vision Pro
MagSafe accessories
Faster reverse charging could gradually arrive on future Pro models
Even though the technology still seems to be in the testing phase, several clues show that Apple continues to actively explore this feature.
The combination of:
higher power
better thermal management
new internal components
advanced MagSafe integration
could allow future iPhone Pro models to finally offer a truly usable reverse wireless charging on a daily basis, especially for Apple ecosystem accessories.