Reverse wireless charging: what is it?

The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is one of the first smartphones to have reverse wireless charging. In this practical tip, we reveal what this is all about.

Reverse wireless charging: what is it?

With reverse wireless charging, your smartphone functions as a charging pad and can charge other devices.

• However, charging from smartphone to smartphone is significantly slower than conventional charging methods.
• However, the function is useful for emergency situations: The whole thing is practical if you have to reactivate another discharged device for a short time.

Reverse wireless charging - how it works with the Mate 20 Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro already has the reverse wireless charging function.

• To activate it, first open the settings
• Then tap on the battery icon and activate "Reverse wireless charging".
• Now hold another device with the back of the device on the back of your smartphone. The device is now charged by the Mate 20 Pro.

Which devices have reverse wireless charging?

Reverse wireless charging is a relatively new technology and so far only available on a few devices.

• In addition to the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, the Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and P30 also have the function.
• The Samsung Galaxy S10, Note 10 and Note 10+ can also charge other smartphones.
• The function is only useful for devices with a Qi function. These are smartphones that can be charged inductively. It can also be used to charge other devices with the Qi standard, such as smart watches or headphones. This is not particularly quick, but can still be very practical on the go.

In the next practical tip you will learn how to retrofit wireless charging (Qi).