Motorola's sleek new charging puck enters the ranks of Android's compact magnetic accessories.

      Digital Citizen

      I’ve been hoping for the magnetic charging trend to move beyond just iPhones and Pixels, and it seems Motorola is preparing to join this movement. Leaker Evan Blass has shared images of an upcoming Moto Snap magnetic wireless charger. This accessory features a slim, circular design with Motorola's batwing logo, a braided cable, and a USB-C connector, resembling the familiar style of MagSafe and Pixelsnap.

      Motorola has yet to officially announce the charger, and details such as its price, charging output, and release date are still unclear. However, it comes shortly after the release of the Motorola Edge 70 Max, which is compatible with magnetic charging.

      Motorola finally has a phone to support it

      Recently, the Edge 70 Max was launched as Motorola’s first device equipped with native 25W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, meaning the necessary magnets for aligning a compatible charger are integrated into the phone itself. According to Motorola’s specifications, a 25W Qi2 magnetic charger is needed to achieve its maximum wireless charging speed. Therefore, a Moto Snap would serve as a first-party accessory for this feature.

      However, the leaked images do not indicate whether the Moto Snap will actually provide the full 25W that the Edge 70 Max can support, so we shouldn't make assumptions just yet. What is evident is that its design is much more portable compared to Motorola's previous upright wireless charging stands, with the puck attaching directly to the back of a compatible phone.

      Android could use more of this

      Google demonstrated the benefits of native magnetic charging with the introduction of Pixelsnap in the Pixel 10 series. The built-in magnets allow various compatible chargers, stands, grips, wallets, and other accessories to attach without the need for a special case. I believe that this convenience should be available on a significantly larger number of Android devices.

      This potential extends beyond just charging, as the magnets enable exciting new accessory possibilities. With the Edge 70 Max, Motorola proved that native Qi2 can exist beyond Google’s premium Pixels. Thus, the introduction of a first-party Moto Snap charger suggests the beginning of a broader accessory strategy from Motorola.

      Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience focusing on consumer hardware.

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