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When comparing wireless chargers for iPhones and Samsung phones, there are several factors to consider, including compatibility, charging speed, design, and additional features. Here’s a breakdown of what to look for:
1. Compatibility
- iPhones: Qi Standard and MagSafe (for iPhone 12 and later). MagSafe offers better alignment and up to 15W charging.
- Samsung Phones: Qi Standard. Most models support up to 10W, with some supporting up to 15W fast wireless charging with Samsung's chargers.
2. Charging Speed
- iPhones: Up to 7.5W on standard Qi chargers. Up to 15W with MagSafe.
- Samsung Phones: Up to 10W on standard Qi chargers. Up to 15W with Samsung’s fast wireless chargers.
3. Design and Features
- iPhone MagSafe Chargers: Magnetic alignment, sleek design, integrates with MagSafe accessories.
- Samsung Wireless Chargers: Various designs (pads and stands), some with additional features like cooling fans, and the ability to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
4. Price
- MagSafe Chargers: Generally higher-priced due to proprietary technology.
- Samsung Wireless Chargers: Variable pricing; often competitively priced with additional features available.
Does my iPhone have wireless charging?
Most modern iPhones come with wireless charging capabilities. Here’s a quick rundown of the iPhone models that support this feature:
- iPhone 8 and later: All models from the iPhone 8 onwards support wireless charging.
- iPhone X and later: This includes the iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR, and newer models.
- iPhone 11 series: All models, including iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.
- iPhone 12 series: All models, including iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. These also support MagSafe wireless charging.
- iPhone 13 series: All models, including iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max, also support MagSafe.
- iPhone 14 series: All models, including iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max, continue to support MagSafe.
- iPhone 15 series: All models, including iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, continue to support MagSafe.
- iPhone 16 series: All models, including iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max, continue to support MagSafe.
What phones have wireless charging?
Apple devices: iPhone 8 and later
Samsung devices: Galaxy Note phones: Galaxy Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra 5G, Note10+, Note10, Note9, Note8, and Note 5, Galaxy S phones: S23 series, S22 series, S21 series, S20 series, S10 series, S9 series, S8 series, S7 series, and S6 series, Foldable phones: Galaxy Z Fold, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip3, and Z Flip4
Google Pixel devices: Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro