Even though "Android had it X years ago" is mostly a meme by now, I can't resist: The Nexus 5 had magnets that automatically aligned it on a Qi charging dock 7 years ago.
I was surprised that the iPhone didn't already have it in the last generation, given that accurate alignment is a well known problem with wireless charging and magnets are a well known solution. Maybe they kept it back on purpose just to have a new feature for this release and/or sell another round of charging accessories.
https://battlepenguin.com/tech/every-cellphone-i-have-ever-o...