With the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X making wireless charging a standard feature, Apple—once again setting the industry benchmark—is pushing wireless charging into a new phase of smartphone innovation. As a result, the wireless charging market is on the verge of a significant boom. The first beneficiaries will likely be manufacturers in the wireless charging supply chain.
Recently, some investors raised questions about Lixun on an interactive platform. Analysts noted that the company had reportedly received an order from Apple for wireless charging components. It was speculated that the market size for this order could reach $500 million in 2019. However, the company has not officially disclosed the details.
Lixun Precision did not confirm or deny the report but emphasized its capability to provide a wide range of consumer electronics wireless charging solutions. The company also stated it respects investors' right to information and adheres to business contract principles. It claimed to have been fulfilling its disclosure obligations in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, without any undisclosed information.
In addition to Apple, Gionee launched the Gionee M7 Plus last year, featuring a 10W wireless fast charging function. According to recent reports, several domestic phone manufacturers are expected to equip their high-end models with wireless charging this year, including Xiaomi 7 and OPPO’s next-generation devices.
On December 29, 2017, Shanghai Longqi Technology Co., Ltd. revealed on its official WeChat account that the Xiaomi 7’s wireless charging module was in trial production, with full stock expected before the Spring Festival. It confirmed that the Xiaomi 7 would support wireless charging, and the supply chain opportunity was substantial, similar to Apple's setup. The device is expected to launch in March or April. Xiaomi has also joined the WPC Wireless Charging Alliance and is using IDT’s Rx (receiving) solution for its upcoming wireless charging products.
According to data from the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), over 325 million wireless charging products were expected to be launched in 2017, including around 300 million smartphones and 75 million other devices. The number of wireless charging terminals and transmitters is growing rapidly. By 2020, wireless charging terminals are expected to reach 1 billion, and by 2025, 2 billion. Transmitter terminals are projected to reach a market scale of about 500 million by 2021.
This growing market has attracted many players across the supply chain. Technically, the wireless charging industry is divided into two parts: receiving and transmitting. The upstream and downstream of the receiving end include chips, magnetic materials, transmission coils, module manufacturing, and system integration. On the transmitting side, it involves chips, coil modules, and design solutions.
The receiver chip and system integration stages have high technical barriers and offer higher profit margins (around 30% of the total industry profits). These segments mainly serve mobile terminal manufacturers. This development closely mirrors the fingerprint recognition industry three years ago. International brands like IDT and Broadcom have strong experience with Apple, while others such as TI and Qualcomm have struggled to gain a foothold. In contrast, many domestic startups and listed companies that have mastered advanced technologies have already entered the market, and branded phones equipped with domestic chips have started to appear. For example, the G7 model is said to use a domestic wireless charging solution.
In the transmitter chip segment, there are many players, and competition is intense. Some top-tier manufacturers, like Mophie, Belkin, and Zebao, focus on fixed-frequency, FOD (foreign object detection), and fast-charge performance. International brands like NXP and IDT, along with a few domestic chipmakers, are often preferred in the high-end market. However, due to high prices, foreign chips struggle to compete in mid-range devices. Domestic chipmakers, on the other hand, have gained a significant market share. Despite this, the competition remains fierce.
The growth of the wireless charging market brings enormous opportunities for both upstream and downstream enterprises—not just in smartphones, but also in smart homes, automotive, and other sectors. Third-party wireless charging providers also stand to benefit, as they offer highly compatible products that can charge multiple brands of phones. However, the industry is still in its early stages, and the market is flooded with various wireless charger products. Only those that ensure quality will succeed in the long run.
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