I've never tested it, but it SEEMS like it is faster (though I will definitely allow for placebo effect here, it would be really difficult to really do a test as there are so many variables day to day, the data you have going with emails, background processes, etc at any given time). When we travel, we just bring iPad chargers so they can be used for either or we actually have a multi tap travel charger with a larger power supply that can do 4 things at once. You can definitely have it charge too slow if you have a weak car adaptor or aftermarket charger though.
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Will 12W charger charge iPhone 6 Plus any faster?
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Conjecture. There will only be a benefit if it allows a 10 - 12W charge. Otherwise, no difference.
But only if Apple has allowed the iPhone 6/6+ to draw more than 5 watts. Otherwise it will make no difference just the same as the current phones.
No I haven't but real world experience tells me or does. I'm not going to waste my time testing to prove to someone on an online form that isn't going to matter because you're just going to call me a liar anyway.
That really says all that anyone needs to know about your position on the matter.
No it makes you the liar. Unless you can show me proof the iPhones do in fact charge at a maximum 5w in official Apple documentation, the maximum wattage the iPhone can handle can be anything from 5 to 12 or even higher wattage.
Yes that I am correct.
http://www.todaysiphone.com/2012/11...ignificantly-faster-than-old-10w-model-video/
"12W model charged an iPad 30-45 minutes faster than the old model, revealing that Apple told the truth when it (briefly) announced the power adapter just over a week ago. One thing to note if youre considering buying one of these for your iPod or iPhone though, and thats that these devices will still only take 5W from the machine, leaving no difference in charging speed."
"12W model charged an iPad 30-45 minutes faster than the old model, revealing that Apple told the truth when it (briefly) announced the power adapter just over a week ago. One thing to note if youre considering buying one of these for your iPod or iPhone though, and thats that these devices will still only take 5W from the machine, leaving no difference in charging speed."
Tested it. 12w ipad charger does NOT charge an iphone quicker. It only draws what it can handle.
I had 2 ip5s. Both powered off after battery drain. One plugged into the included charger, one on a 12w charger. They both not only reached 100% at the same time but during my 30min checks both showed the same level. Thus indicating that they were charging at the same rate.
I had 2 ip5s. Both powered off after battery drain. One plugged into the included charger, one on a 12w charger. They both not only reached 100% at the same time but during my 30min checks both showed the same level. Thus indicating that they were charging at the same rate.
Knew this awhile ago using a kill-a-watt power meter. Whilst the iPad mini and air will draw more power when plugged into a 10+ watt charger, 5S and the older iPhones I tried all used the same current regardless of charger. So the main question is: Will the 6/6+ behave like the older iPhones? or like the iPads?
Wrong. .
The 12 Watt or the 10 watt chargers do not charge the iPhone any faster. The iPhones only draw 5 watts. From either of those chargers.
It's safe to use them but they will not charge any faster.
There is an increase when going from a 1 Amp charger (like the current iPhones use) to a 2.1 Amp charger (like the iPad uses). However, there is a regulator in the iPhone that will cap the amount of power that is allowed to flow to the battery. So yes, you will see an increase...but only up to a point. In other words, a 30 Watt device is a waste, but the 12 Watt is probably fine. A 30 Watt would be good for charging multiple devices.
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Impossible regardless of what you think is happening. And I have the 12 watt and the 10 watt plugs.
You could have a 4160 volt transformer "brick" and the phone will still only accept the total amount of current, it's built into the regulator on the power supply for the phone. I'm sure that lots of people "think" it's faster, but a regulator circuit does just that, regulates the amount of current based on the recommended charging curve of the battery. Battery technology still sucks, but there are some great things on the horizon.
IF YOU LIKE YOUR iDEVICE PLEASE DO NOT FEED IT 4160 VOLTS!
I think you meant '4160 amps' in which case you'd be correct that the phone will still only draw what it's designed to.
Nope...4160 volts, albeit that would a big "brick"
The ratio on that transformer would be 832 : 1. Sorry an electrical engineering geek
Nope...4160 volts, albeit that would a big "brick"
Ok buddy, whatever you say.
12w is greater than 5 watts... Filling a bucket twice as fast. Power = volts x current
Besides, many people out there have and notice it themselves and see real world charging speed.
Unless Apple put a power regulator in the iPhone to cap it at 5 watts (more space/hardware). If you blow up the device by providing too much power = your fault since the manual said a recommended apple charger. Catch 22, but a 12watt apple charger is apple certified.
Ummm, no.
Nope...4160 volts, albeit that would a big "brick"
No.
1. It would still be ac and not dc. Your iPhone power adapter is NOT a step down (or up?) transformer. Its a switching ac-dc power supply.
2. 4160volt would blow the iphone inerds apart, possibly with amazing fireworks.
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THIS.
I dont know why we have this argument every time a thread comes up.