On the 8th of November, Xiaomi introduced an all new
wireless charger which will be available for purchase at the company’s
crowdfunding website, starting 11th of November which happens to be the Chinese
Single’s Day. The latest offering is rated at 20 W and it is placed below the
30W wireless charger with a built-in fan that the company had previously
launched.
In terms of looks, the 20 W wireless charger from
Xiaomi has a minimalist design with a circular base and an angled back which
somewhat looks similar to its power banks. It is offered in black colour that
seems to have a matte finish which gives it a classic and elegant look. One
highlighting feature of the power bank is that it is capable of charging
smartphones in both landscape and vertical position.
Due to its design, the device also doubles as a dock
which will allow the user to quickly look at incoming notifications. The 20 W
wireless charger from Xiaomi is based on Qi wireless charging technology,
therefore, it can also be used to charge devices compatible with this
technology which includes Apple iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy Note and S-Series
of smartphones.
While it is capable of charging smart devices at 20W
of maximum power, devices like the iPhone only support wireless charging at 7.5
W. Accordingly, charging times will vary based on different handsets. Lastly, talking about the price
of the 20 W wireless charger from Xiaomi, it will initially be offered at a
discounted price of Yuan 79 (US$ 11). The retail price of device is Yuan 99 (US$ 14).
