Wireless charging is easily one of the coolest tech features in phones right now. Being able to simply place your phone on a surface and charge it without the hassle of wires feels seamless and convenient. There’s no need to fiddle with the charging port or wrestle with tangled wires. However, wireless charging is still limited to mid-to-high-end smartphones. Regardless, in this list, we’re looking at some affordable phones with wireless charging that you can buy in India right now.
none phone (1)
The Nothing Phone (1) is the first (and currently only) smartphone offered by Startup Nothing. The device packs a 6.5-inch FHD+ OLED display with HDR10+ support. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and comes with 4500mAh. You get 15W Qi wireless charging support which claims to fully charge the phone in 120 minutes. There is also 5W reverse charging that you can use to charge other devices wirelessly. The phone also comes with the unique Glyph interface that uses lights to communicate things like notifications, battery level, and more. On top of that, the Nothing Phone (1)’s transparent back panel gives you a peek into the charging coils, which is definitely a bold design choice. Of course, one of the main highlights here is that it is one of the cheapest phones in India with wireless charging support.
Price in India: Rs 27,499
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Positives
Negatives
- The screen is not very bright
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a 6.5-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and has a 4,500mAh battery. The phone offers 25W wired charging speeds, with fast 15W wireless charging via the Qi standard. It also supports reverse wireless charging. On the back, there is a triple camera setup with a 12MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. At the front, there is a 32MP camera housed inside a punch-hole cutout.
Price in India: Rs 32,990
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Positives
- First class processor
- Display 120 Hz
- good cameras
Negatives
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
The latest Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a 4.7-inch display powered by the A15 Bionic chip. On the back there is a single 12-megapixel rear camera, while there is a 7-megapixel front camera. The phone also has an IP67 rating. So you don’t have to worry about accidental splashes of water. iPhone SE (2022) has a 2018 mAh battery with 7.5W Qi wireless charging.
Price in India: Rs 48,900
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Positives
- Compact build
- Excellent performance
Negatives
Apple iPhone 12
The Apple iPhone 12 features a relatively small 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display. It is powered by the A14 Bionic chipset and offers a 12MP + 12MP dual rear camera setup. When it comes to protection, the device sports a ceramic casing and offers IP68 certified water resistance. The phone also supports Apple’s MagSafe accessories, which include the company’s MagSafe wireless charger that offers 15W charging speed. It also supports 7.5W wireless charging speeds via a standard Qi charger.
Price in India: Rs 48,999
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Positives
- First class screen
- Excellent performance
Negatives
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. In terms of the camera, things are pretty much the same as its predecessor with a 12MP primary lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens, while on the front there’s a 21MP unit. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and has a 4,500mAh battery. The phone offers 15W reverse wireless charging speeds and support for reverse wireless charging.
Price in India: Rs 49,990
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Positives
- First class screen
- good camera
Negatives