Manufacturers have not taken long to adapt to Android one of the best features of the iPhone: the magnetic charge. Apple, remember, announced MagSafe along with the iPhone 12. It is a technology that allows you to attach accessories to the back of the smartphone through a magnetic system. Realme was the first company to announce its alternative to MagSafe. Now, it is Oppo who has announced MagVOOC, its magnetic charging system.
The MagVOOC accessory line consists of two 20w and 40w wireless chargers, as well as an external battery. All of them are attached to the back of a smartphone using magnets. At the moment, it is unknown which terminals will be compatible, but it is likely that the magnetic system can be used with future high-end models of the Chinese company.
The chargers, having the Qi standard, can be used for other Oppo terminals compatible with wireless charging. They will lose, yes, the versatility of the magnetized connector and the maximum power.
These are Oppo’s first magnetic accessories
One of the most interesting MagVOOC accessories is the external battery, a concept very similar to the MagSafe battery that Apple announced a few weeks ago. This Powerbank has a 4,500 mAh capacity and can charge with a power of up to 20W. The battery also allows you to supply power to other accessories, such as smart watches or headphones. It has a USB-C port for cable charging, which reduces its maximum power to 10W.
Another accessory similar to the one Apple already has is the 20W wireless charger, which is designed and shaped very similar to the MagSafe wireless charger. On the other hand, Oppo has also launched a Magnetic stand that allows charging compatible devices with a power of up to 40W. This speed allows charging a 4,000 mAh terminal in just under an hour. The Stand also offers the possibility of placing the smartphone in different positions. Oppo Smartphones compatible with wireless charging, but that do not have this magnetic system, can charge at a power of 15W.
In parallel, the Chinese manufacturer has shown a preview of its remote charging technology. This charging system, which can supply the battery without cables and without the need for the smartphone to be on a base, has a power of about 7W. The company, for now, has shown a working prototype, but has not disclosed marketing plans.