Samsung's Galaxy Smartphone Survey Reveals Users' Preference for Qi2 Magnets Over Thin Phones

Samsung is conducting a survey to gauge users' preference for Qi2 magnets in Galaxy smartphones. The survey asks whether users would prefer magnets over a thinner phone, with options ranging from not wanting magnets even if it makes the phone thicker to preferring magnets even if it makes the phone thicker. Samsung has not fully adopted Qi2 in its phones yet, with the focus being on making phones thinner.

Samsung is conducting a survey to gauge users' preference for Qi2 magnets in Galaxy smartphones. The survey, available in the Samsung Members app, asks whether users would prefer magnets over a thinner phone, with options ranging from not wanting magnets even if it makes the phone thicker to preferring magnets even if it makes the phone thicker.

The survey comes as recent Samsung phones require a separate case for MagSafe and general magnetic accessories. While these phones support the Qi 2 wireless charging standard, they lack built-in magnets. This trend is shifting, as indicated by the survey which hints at future Galaxy phones with built-in Qi 2 magnets. One of the questions specifically asks users whether they would prefer a phone with built-in magnets even if it made the device thicker [1].

The survey also raises the possibility of Samsung dropping wired charging in favor of wireless charging only. One question asks about the biggest expected inconvenience if a phone only supported wireless charging, with anticipated concerns including difficulty charging during trips/outings, a slow and frustrating charging experience, difficulty using the phone while it’s charging, and heating [1].

Samsung’s survey also includes questions about users' phone’s USB port and data transfer habits, such as how often respondents use their phone’s USB port each day, the main reasons why they use the USB port, preferred data transfer methods for various file types, whether people use wired or wireless connections for external displays, and whether wired data transfer functionality is “essential” [1].

It is important to note that questions in a survey do not guarantee that Samsung will integrate Qi 2 magnets into its phones or drop wired charging. However, the survey indicates that Samsung is considering these moves, which could impact the company's future product strategy and user preferences [1].

References:
[1] https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-qi-2-magnets-phones-3577489/