Samsung Galaxy Phones Offer Wireless PowerShare for Charging Other Devices

Wireless PowerShare Functionality

Many newer Samsung Galaxy phones are equipped with Wireless PowerShare, a feature that enables them to wirelessly charge other compatible devices. This includes other smartphones, such as iPhones and other WPC Qi-certified devices, as well as Samsung wearables like Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watches (excluding Watch7), and the Galaxy Ring.

Compatible Devices

Phones capable of both sharing and receiving power via Wireless PowerShare include the Samsung Galaxy S10, S20-S26 series, Note 10 and Note 20 series, Z Fold series, and Z Flip series. Older models like the S7, S7 Edge, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Note8, and Note10 can receive power but cannot share it.

Activating PowerShare

To activate Wireless PowerShare, users swipe down to the notification panel on the sharing phone and tap 'Wireless PowerShare'. The device to be charged is then placed back-to-back with the sharing phone. The sharing phone must have over 30% battery charge to begin the process, and PowerShare will cease if its charge falls below 30%.

Optimizing Connection

For optimal performance, users should ensure that phone cases and accessories are removed, the back of the phone is clean, and the device being charged is centered on the sharing phone. This helps establish and maintain a stable wireless charging connection.

Considerations for Use

While convenient, Wireless PowerShare is less efficient than wired charging, resulting in more electricity waste. It serves as a backup option for charging devices when conventional power sources are unavailable.