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super michael

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It's fine to use Apples 12w charger on the 8+. Hell, you can even use Apples 29w charger on the 8+ for even faster charging if you're willing to pay the $70 for charger / cable.

I use the 12w iPad charger myself on my 8+ as I find it's the best balance of faster charging (quicker than 7.5w wireless or the paltry 5w brick that comes in the box) and low price.
 
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The one you linked is the best when comparing speed of charging vs cost.

The 29w is a bit faster but costs a fortune.

Have you considered wireless charging? That’s new to the iPhone lineup and whilst not particularly fast, it’s fine for overnight charging.

The cheap $15 chargers from Amazon work fine if they mention QI support.
 
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So it is good to use the 12w character thanks for the answer, I don't really need faster charging at the moment maybe in the future I get the 29w.

I stick with wired charging for now.
 
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yes, it is fine. I use my iPad wall chargers, one 10w and another one 12w and I use them to charge my 2 iPhones and 2 iPads and they all work with one another.

These 10w to 12w iPad wall chargers are very versatile.
 
I want to ask do we need to switch our phone of? Normally at night I switch my IPhone 8 Plus.

I noticed that when the phone switched of and is recharging it doesn’t show the battery % is that ok? This is the first time having a IPhone.
 
I want to ask do we need to switch our phone of? Normally at night I switch my IPhone 8 Plus.

I noticed that when the phone switched of and is recharging it doesn’t show the battery % is that ok? This is the first time having a IPhone.

When the device is turned off nothing shows on the screen.

I never turn my iPhone off and leave it on 24/7. I do reboot once a month or so but never just turn it off. You can turn the volume down or put it in do not disturb mode if you wish. My volume is where I can hear it if awake but no so loud that it would wake me up if sleeping.
 
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