Do only Apple’s Certified Wireless Charger allow 7.5 watt fast charging?

[700-Grizz]

Is this confirmed not to work?

How does anybody know if we are fast charging or not--Apple can say its working but there is no way to confirm it!

 

[Applejuiced]

You won't be able to tell Because you just go from slow charging to slightly less slow charging.
From 5w to 7.5w.
Not much difference.

 

[NoBoMac]

You won't be able to tell Because you just go from slow charging to slightly less slow charging.
From 5w to 7.5w.
Not much difference.

This.

https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/15/7-5w-fast-wireless-charging-small-effect-on-qi-charging-speed/

 

[exchguy]

Wireless charging is more of a convenience feature, with a charger on the bedside table or desk sitting during the day or overnight. If you need to get a fast charge before leaving somewhere, best to stick to wired to get the Amps pushed through.
Maybe Apple will come up with something more game changing in the future, I think Android has done a good job here especially since Qi charging is new to IoS although has been on Android for awhile.

 

[davidcmc]

I bought the Belkin Boost UP wireless charger and it works great. It's pretty much identical to the version Apple sells for $80 Canadian but the difference and advantage is that it only comes in black, it's capable of 15W charging and comes with the appropriate power adapter. Also I paid half price on Black Friday (C$40). If ever Apple chooses to increase the charging rate on future iPhones, I'm covered.

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Have you tested if it’s really charging at 7.5W?

 

[ajayjp]

Sorry, I had confused between Mophie and RavPower, my bad.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FHY8MB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Codyak]

This would be very easy to tell, just use any of the meters from Amazon that show inline charging specs. I have one and can test tomorrow.

 

[Bladery]

This would be very easy to tell, just use any of the meters from Amazon that show inline charging specs. I have one and can test tomorrow.

Ok, Sounds good

This.

https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/15/7-5w-fast-wireless-charging-small-effect-on-qi-charging-speed/

But the question is if it was tested with the Apple certified chargers?

 

[Applejuiced]

Wireless charging is more of a convenience feature, with a charger on the bedside table or desk sitting during the day or overnight. If you need to get a fast charge before leaving somewhere, best to stick to wired to get the Amps pushed through.
Maybe Apple will come up with something more game changing in the future, I think Android has done a good job here especially since Qi charging is new to IoS although has been on Android for awhile.

Yep, what he said above.
Give it a few more years.
It will be the main selling feature of the iPhone 12 that can charge at 10w wirelessly

 

[bigjnyc]

Yep, what he said above.
Give it a few more years.
It will be the main selling feature of the iPhone 12 that can charge at 10w wirelessly

But only on the plus model.

 

[dojoman]

I had RAVPower charger that they claim it was fast charger compatible. I installed 11.2 and nope it doesn't do fastcharge and RAVPower now have the excuse saying Apple only supports only certified charge i.e Belkin and Mophie only.

 

[Appl3FTW]

How does anybody know if we are fast charging or not--Apple can say its working but there is no way to confirm it!

I was gonna say that

 

[westislander]

Have you tested if it’s really charging at 7.5W?

No I haven't but seeing that the hardware is capable of outputting the required power I wouldn't see why it wouldn't charge at 7.5W

 

[MsRandall]

Got my Mophie wireless charger and used it 2 nights but I like my Yootech wireless charger better from Amazon.

I like the status light, bigger sweet spot and price tag $59.99 vs $9.99

So the Mophie is getting returned - I will deal with the slower 5W charging overnight

 

[Synomenon]

^
No need for fast charging if it's sitting on the charger overnight. Non-fast charging will fully charge it if given that much time.

 

[jtwlbz]

Buying morphie or belkin for $60 is pure wasting money imo. 7.5w slightly faster. If you want quick charge just use ipad adapter

 

[Synomenon]

That's what I do. If I know I'll have a couple of hours to let the phone charge, it goes on my Samsung QI pad. If I won't have much time, I plug it in with a lightning cable.