What kind of charger does iPhone 11 have

Bought an iPhone 11? Good for you! And now buy a charger to go with it. Or rather, the adapter. The phone now only comes with a wire (without an adapter), and not the one we’re used to, but with a new connector. It also doesn’t come with 11 iPhones and headphones but it’s just a side note.

In this review we will talk about the Apple USB-C 20 W power adapter.

The adapter is in a beautiful box with a minimalist design, in the spirit of Apple.

The difference between this adapter and the one we are used to is in the connector. It is not our usual USB.

And this is what my charging kit looks like now, the adapter I bought myself and the cord from the kit:

In terms of charging quality I have no questions. Only positive emotions. The phone charges very, very quickly now.

I’ve never charged my phone from scratch before. I try not to let it get to that point, it’s bad for the battery. I usually put my phone on charge at 20% and in less than an hour and a half I get a fully charged phone.

This charger can charge any iPhone, as the cord that came with the iPhone 11 has a standard connector (which plugs into the phone).

Unified rating and comparison of models

So, all the models reviewed can be summarized in a single rating and considered in comparison to make it easier to choose.

Name	Description	Price	Rating
Wireless charging station 3 in 1 for Airpods, iPhone, Apple Watch	A modern setup for powering three devices at once, with the ability to position the phone in two positions, and with dedicated space for accessories. Features an indicator.	1990
Dual mophie wireless charging cradle	Station with the ability to charge two devices on it plus one more via USB-A cable.	8590
mophie 3-in-1 universal wireless charging cradle	Cradle with three slots for different devices, with the function of calculating the maximum possible power. Thanks to the special seat, you can charge your watch in a comfortable position.	11990
Belkin BOOST UP Special Edition	Wireless charging station with simultaneous charging of one gadget, with power level indicator and at a reasonable price.	5890
Pitaka Air Essential wireless charger	Single-gadget charging station with overheat and overload protection, also suitable for charging Android devices with corresponding features.	6500
Native Union wireless charger with cradle	Single-device charging station with the ability to place the gadget in two positions thanks to the presence of a special protrusion.	9990

Essentially, modern wireless charging is based on the properties of magnetic fields and their ability to affect other magnetically sensitive objects. The simplest example of this would be a magnet passing inside a coil of wire. This movement of the magnet creates a current in the wire, which can be used to power a small light bulb.

Inductive charging works on the same principle, but instead of using a magnet to affect a coil of wire without touching it, inductive charging uses its own coil of wire. The current flowing through it can generate a magnetic field. If the objects are close enough, the magnetic field created by the current in one coil can create a current in a second nearby coil as well.

Over short distances such systems are very effective, but the current of the receiving coil will always be lower than in the “transmitting” coil. But this can be fixed by increasing the size of the coils and increasing the power. This method works in really applicable scenarios.

In consumer devices, this has led to a system where a charging pad, cradle, or other implementation of a coil can interact with another coil contained in the underlying device, such as a smartphone. The coils are usually 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter, depending on the equipment. And the working distance between the two coils is usually less than a centimeter, separated by plastic or other materials that are not affected by magnetic fields.

Qi inductance coil in the iPhone 12 Pro

Of course, such a system is suitable for scaling. It would allow, for example, an electric car to recharge in a parking space with a larger coil. It’s likely that similar technology will appear in the Apple Car in the future. At the moment, devices with small coils are the type of devices with wireless charging.

The new Lightning cables that came with iPhone 12 will not fit any charger from an old iPhone or iPad

Any active user of Apple technology for a long time has accumulated a lot of accessories, from cases and headphones to old cables and power supplies. That’s why the news that from the end of 2020 the company’s smartphones will come without the traditional bundled headset and charger is not particularly upsetting.

And let it be presented under the pretext of caring for the environment. Users have long been used to the fact that the power supply for Apple gadgets is fairly universal and can be used for different devices. Maybe it’s time to stop making things that users already have and only take up unnecessary space. But is this really the reason for such attention to the environment??

Starting in 2020, all iPhones will come in a smaller box

Apple has motivated this seemingly unpopular move by a desire to reduce e-waste and reduce emissions by optimizing production. The goal seems quite noble. Except that this Apple policy will actually lead most users to the need to buy another power supply after all.

Few people paid attention to one nuance. the iPhone still comes with a cable, but now it’s Lightning / USB-C.

And there aren’t many compatible power supplies, because most previous iPhones and iPads came with a USB-A charger. The only exceptions are some iPhone and iPad models released after 2019. There will simply be nothing for users to connect the new cable, also the presence of MacBook of one of the last generations, where also in the kit comes with a power supply with USB-C, will help. To make the situation even worse, such a cable will now not only come with the new iPhone 12, but also with all older models remaining on sale.

We can safely summarize that the loud statements about the protection of nature by Apple are a sly. There is a contradiction. the company says it needs to reduce electronic waste, but at the same time it makes the power supplies users have in their hands useless. From now on, it will no longer be possible to connect iPhones from new batches, regardless of the model. The way out of this situation would be to purchase an old Lightning to USB-A cable, but this would result in the new bundled cable being unnecessary and could simply be thrown away. Some kind of vicious circle

Why you need fast charging on iPhone 11?

Fast charging is a great feature if you often forget to charge your iPhone before going out. It works best at the zero to 50% charging stage, but you can feel the difference at up to 80% as well. It is not until charging reaches 80% that your iPhone 11 charges at the normal rate. This is to keep the battery in good condition longer.

The iPhone 11 comes with a 5W power adapter that takes over three hours to fully charge it. Even wirelessly with the 7.5W iPhone 11 also takes a long time to charge.

With fast charging, this time can be reduced to 2 hours. It is a noticeable difference. What’s more, if you can get enough of 80%, it will take even less time to charge. For example, at 50% the iPhone 11 charges in just half an hour. At 80% it takes about an hour. However, the remaining 20% will take another hour to fully charge.

Fast charging feature in iPhone 11

In order to charge an iPhone including iPhone 8 and later there are adapters that support USB Power Delivery. The iPhone 11 also has fast charging capability, but it only comes with a 5W power supply. just like the older iPhone 5S, SE and others. For these models with a small-capacity battery back then it was not critical, but nowadays it is rather silly to keep an expensive flagship at the socket for 2-3 hours, waiting for it to finally charge.

The solution to this problem will be a more powerful adapter. For example you can buy it from an iPad for 12 watts. It has a standard USB-A connector, so the included Lightning cord will do. And if you are a lucky owner of the iPad Pro, then you can confidently take this power adapter and charge not only your tablet, but also your smartphone.

For faster recharging, it is possible to buy an 18W adapter, but you need to consider that you will also need to buy a Lightning cord. USB Type-C. Since it is not included in the package of iPhone 11, and even the power supply itself is not attached. The company “Apple” allows the use of such chargers, so you can not worry about the safety of the battery: the phone itself controls the entire process and will not “overcharge”.

However, there are a few important basics that will save the battery.

Temperature

The optimal range, according to Apple, is 16-22º above zero. These are values for use, including when charging, because plugging it in inevitably heats up the device. However, it is not necessary to check the temperature in the room before you put the iPhone 11 on charging. it is enough to observe a few conditions.

• Not charging the iPhone immediately after returning from the street in winter. It needs to “warm up” to room temperature before it can be plugged in.
• Do not leave your gadget in the sunlight while charging: this will cause it to overheat. By the way do not put it under a pillow or blanket (as many do, going to sleep and plugging the device), too. again, will overheat.
• Don’t leave your iPhone charging in your car if your car is in direct sunlight or it’s simply hot.

Charging time

If there are no parallel processes that consume the battery, and all accessories and hardware are intact, the included 5W (1Amp) adapter will charge the iPhone 11 for 3 hours and 50 minutes. However, this is an average for replenishing the battery from 0 to 100%. The same iPhone model under similar conditions can charge for 3.5 hours, or exactly 4 hours, and this is not a sign of a defect.

If you activate the air mode, the charging time can be reduced by 20-30%. However, this only makes sense where the network is unstable. because it puts a strain on the battery.

Up to 80% of an iPhone’s battery charge is quite fast, but the remaining 20% is slower. This is normal. There is also no need to wait until the iPhone reaches 100% and then turn it off right away: the built-in controller will not let you “take too much”.

Preparing the iPhone and cable

In iOS 13 there is a very important feature that will primarily help keep the battery condition of exactly 11 iPhones “as new” for longer. This is “optimized charging”: after several full cycles the device remembers exactly how the process occurs and distributes the time and power supply. So, for example, if the iPhone is put on charge in the evening and removed in the morning, about an hour before the expected end of the process, the battery will fill from 80 to 100%. It will get from zero to 80% very quickly, and then it will be in a “standby” state.

Apple recommends that you turn this feature on immediately after purchase:

• Go to “Settings.”.
• Go down to the “Battery” line.
• Locate “Battery Status” and select “Optimized Charging” at the bottom.
• Make sure the slider is moved to the right and lit green.

Also check that the lightning connector is free of debris, water, and that the cable itself is intact. When charging your gadget, make sure the plug is not overheating. it may be warm, but it shouldn’t be burning. If this happens, change the outlet. If all else fails, replace the adapter.

Wired charging: third-party power supplies

As the numbers above show, the new iPhones can be charged with third-party adapters with no problem. many of them will perform just as well as Apple’s standard ones. However, some power adapters give extremely mediocre results despite their high power claims.

The third-party Power Delivery adapters used for the test are the standard 25W from the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and the 19W from the Google Pixel. Almost all chargers, including the external battery, support the QuickCharge standard, but do not work with PD. We tested some power adapters without any fast charging protocols, like the 10W Xiaomi adapter from the Redmi 9, a 12W Aukey car charger, and a popular charger from IKEA. Surprisingly, they were by far the best performers.

Of course, the best “performers” are the power supplies that support Power Delivery. Google’s 18-watt adapter actually matches Apple’s solution with the same power, while Samsung’s 25-watt charger is comparable to the Cupertino company’s new 20-watt solution.

It’s Samsung’s 25W charger that actually makes it clear that there’s no point in charging new Apple smartphones with overpowered power adapters. they won’t take more than 20W anyway. This includes even the particularly powerful MacBook Pro adapters rated at 60W or more.

Apple smartphones simply do not respond to QuickCharge protocol support, so fast charging with them will not go. Using the Xiaomi power supply with a 22.5W rating clearly proved this. when used with the iPhone 12 Pro, it doesn’t deliver more than 4.5W.

Despite the lack of support for Power Delivery, the Xiaomi external battery was more suitable for charging the new iPhone, because at least it supports power transfer mode at 5.1 V and 2.4 A. 12.24 watts. Huawei’s 18W adapter with QuickCharge, on the other hand, didn’t deliver more than 9W.

The KOPPLA three-port charger from IKEA, which is quite common around the world, shows 12 watts per port when used with the iPhone 12 Pro. Aukey 12W car charger shows fair power. And the Xiaomi power supply from Redmi 9 at 10W shows 7.5W.

When testing the iPhone 12 Pro’s full charge from zero to 100 percent, the best results come from PD-enabled adapters from Samsung and Google. Next up are the power supplies that deliver a fair 12 watts. Everyone else weaves in at the end, and that’s especially true of Xiaomi’s 22.5W power supply.

iPhone 11 Unboxing. What’s Included!

iPhone 11 is the youngest model in the 2019 series. Nevertheless, the packaging of the smartphone is almost the same as the big brother. It features an image of the iPhone, the brand icon, and the main specifications.

The box is made of thick cardboard and opens with great difficulty. But after opening the buyer is waiting for the most interesting. So, inside is the smartphone itself, a cable from USB-A to Lightning, Apple EarPods (not to be confused with Airpods), power supply for 5V 1A, a paper clip for removing the SIM-card tray and documentation with the usual stickers.

A buyer who has paid a pretty hefty sum for an iPhone 11 is unlikely to be pleased by the fact that it comes with the simplest and cheapest charger. Still, the device supports the fast charging function, and with the complete unit it will take you more than two hours to fully restore the battery. The only way to remedy the situation is to buy a powerful Apple charger, which costs 5 thousand at the official store.

As for the older version of the iPhone 11 Pro, the box does not give out any differences, unless you count the change in color, as well as the changed image of the smartphone (the pro-version has 3 cameras on the back, not 2). But after opening it up, it will be 100% clear who is the iPhone 11 Pro here and who is just an iPhone.

Inside the owner of the “proshki” waits long-awaited charging unit at 9V and 2A. This is the accessory that allows you to replenish the energy of the device in just one hour. The cable has also changed. A USB-C to Lightning cord is used here, rather than the USB-A cord you’ve seen before. The rest of the package is the same as the iPhone 11, right down to the stickers and documentation.

In addition to the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, the version with the prefix Max is on sale. It differs from the usual “proshki” only in more impressive size and larger display. Other features are the same.

The review of the complete set of two new iPhones can not avoid the competition. By the way, the box with the Samsung Galaxy S20 is not a cheap wired headset, and a full-fledged Bluetooth-headset Galaxy Buds. For the iPhone, the inclusion of Airpods would be a noticeable plus, given the cost of the device and the lack of a jack for classic headphones. And in 2019, Apple hasn’t even bothered to add an adapter. However, EarPods are designed for Lightning, which the smartphone has.