Wireless charging is easily one of the hottest tech features in phones right now. Being able to just place your phone on a surface and charge it without the hassle of cables is simple and convenient. No need to fiddle with the charging port or struggle with tangled wires. However, wireless charging is still limited to mid- to high-end smartphones. Regardless, in this list, we are looking at some affordable phones with wireless charging that you can buy in India right now.
no phone (1)
The Nothing Phone (1) is the first (and currently only) smartphone offered by Startup Nothing. The device integrates a 6.5-inch FHD+ OLED display with HDR10+ support. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and comes with 4500mAh. You get support for 15W Qi wireless charging which claims to fully charge the phone in 120 minutes. There’s also 5W reverse charging that you can use to charge other devices wirelessly. The phone also features the unique Glyph interface that uses lights to communicate things like notifications, battery level, and more. Additionally, the transparent back panel of the Nothing Phone (1) gives you a peek into the charging coils, which is definitely a bold design choice. Of course, one of the 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
Downsides
- The screen is not very bright
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and has a 4,500mAh battery. The phone offers 25W wired charging speed, with 15W fast wireless charging via the Qi standard. It also supports reverse wireless charging. On the back, there’s a triple camera setup with a 12MP main camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. At the front, there’s a 32MP camera housed inside a punch hole.
Price in India: Rs 32,990
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Positives
- First class processor
- 120Hz display
- good cameras
Downsides
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
The latest Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a 4.7-inch display powered by the A15 Bionic chip. There is a single 12-megapixel rear camera on the back, while there is a 7-megapixel front camera. The phone is also IP67 rated. So you don’t have to worry about accidental water splashes. iPhone SE (2022) has a 2018mAh battery with 7.5W Qi wireless charging.
Price in India: Rs 48,900
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Positives
- Compact construction
- Excellent performance
Downsides
Apple iPhone 12
The Apple iPhone 12 features a relatively small 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display. It is powered by A14 Bionic chipset and offers 12MP + 12MP dual rear cameras. 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 speeds. 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
Downsides
Samsung Galaxy S21FE
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 angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens, while up front is a 21MP unit. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and has a 4,500mAh battery. The phone offers 15W reverse wireless charging speed and reverse wireless charging support.
Price in India: Rs 49,990
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Positives
- First class screen
- good camera
Downsides
