The iPhone 15 may be due for a significant boost to its wireless charging capabilities. Faster charging speeds may become more available to more people, especially those not using Apple's official MagSafe charger.

According to a new rumor from ChargerLAB, the iPhone 15 series will support the new Qi2 wireless charging standard. Furthermore, according to a post from the Chinese social network Weibo, Qi2 chargers will be able to charge wirelessly at 15W speeds even if they are not certified under the Made for iPhone program.

The Made for iPhone (MFi) program is Apple's certification process for accessories and chargers. From the consumer's perspective, the program is seen as providing peace of mind, as the MFi brand means that the product has undergone Apple's strict quality control.

In addition, MFi-certified chargers have faster charging and data transfer speeds, while non-certified wireless chargers are limited to 7.5W. Therefore, it goes without saying that providing full 15W wireless charging speeds for uncertified Qi2 chargers is a rather big deal. Even more so if this measure is to be initiated with the iPhone 15.

Qi2 is based on the MagSafe standard, including the magnets, albeit without the official (and expensive) MagSafe module. One of the things Apple raises about MFi is that it ensures that products are safe and not made to lower standards. And higher levels of power make dangerous products more dangerous.

Qi2's compliance with Apple's standards may have alleviated such concerns.

For years, we have heard rumors that Apple is developing a completely portless iPhone. That is, a flush design with no charging ports, whether Lightning or USB-C, and minimal cutouts. Such an iPhone would naturally have to rely on wireless charging.

Apple was rumored to be aiming to release a portless iPhone before eliminating the Lightning port and bypassing USB-C altogether. However, that does not appear to be the case. However, that does not mean the idea is dead. In fact, the new USB-C promotion regulations in the EU mean that Apple has greater justification to do away with physical charging ports altogether.

It has long been noted that the EU regulations surrounding USB-C ports apply only to charging plugs, with little mention of wireless charging. Therefore, an iPhone without a port would allow Apple to circumvent the mandate and also the relevant laws that prevent it from limiting charging speeds on non-certified chargers in that region.

Of course, having an iPhone that relies solely on wireless charging means that the speed of wireless charging would have to catch up to scratch. Certified or not, users do not want to be stuck with a 7.5W charging speed.

In a charging test using a 20W wired charger, the iPhone 14 charged 54% of its total charge in 30 minutes; at a 7.5W speed, assuming the same level of efficiency, this figure would be closer to 20%. While this may be fine for overnight charging, it is of little use when power is needed in a hurry.

If this is indeed the case, I wouldn't be surprised if official MFi wireless chargers have even faster wireless charging speeds in the future; 15W is not terrible, but Apple could do better. Especially since there are companies out there offering wireless charging speeds of 50W or more.

But even on par with the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which offers up to 23W wireless charging, would be a welcome upgrade. It may encourage other phone makers like Samsung to enhance their own wireless charging capabilities.

But until the day we start hearing some solid portless iPhone leaks, this line of thinking remains purely in the realm of speculation. Before that, for those who think $39 is a bit too much for a wireless charging pad, the iPhone 15 may offer improved wireless charging speeds.

The first Qi2 wireless chargers will reportedly be available before the holidays. Until then, be sure to check out our iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro hub for all the latest news and rumors about the upcoming flagship iPhone.