How do you choose an Apple iPhone 13 charger?
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Choose Apple iPhone 13 charger
Your iPhone 13 doesn't include a charger, but it does include a USB-C to Lightning cable. If your old charger adapters have a rectangular USB-A port, this cable won't fit and you need a new charger adapter. When choosing a charger, keep the following in mind:
- Do you want to charge your iPhone 13 extra fast?
- Do you want a charger with or without a cable?
- Do you want to charge wirelessly?
- Do you want to charge multiple devices?
Do you want to charge your iPhone 13 extra fast?
The fastest way to charge your iPhone 13 is with a Power Delivery fast charger with at least 20W power. Is your battery empty when you're about to head out? Connect your smartphone to an iPhone 13 charger and your battery will be back up to 55 to 60% in 30 minutes. A standard 12W charger will only get you back up to 30 to 35% in that amount of time. You don't need an original Apple charger. Chargers from other brands are just as fast.
Do you want a charger with or without cable?
The Apple iPhone 13 only includes a USB-C to Lightning cable. That means you don't have to buy a charger with a cable. You can also buy a separate charger adapter. In that case, make sure you buy a charger with a USB-C port. Otherwise, the cable included with your iPhone won't fit. Keep in mind that this included cable is a simple plastic cable. Do you want your charging cable to last longer? We recommend a sturdy nylon cable.
Can you use your old charger and cable?
You old iPhone charger and cable work just fine with your iPhone 13. Does your old charger had an angular USB-A connector? In that case, the charger is 2 to 3 times slower as a new fast charger. In addition, the new included USB-C to Lightning cable doesn't fit your old charger. Do you buy a new separate fast charger? You old USB-A to Lightning cables don't fit on the new charger anymore. Luckily, your iPhone includes a new USB-C to Lightning cable whish does fit.
Do you want to charge wirelessly as well?
You can charge your iPhone 13 wirelessly by simply placing your device on the charger.. No hassle with cables. Choose a wireless charging dock and charge your Apple Watch and/or AirPods at the same time. You can wirelessly charge your iPhone 13 extra fast with a 15W Apple MagSafe charger. You attach this charger to your iPhone via the magnet. It'll charge your device up to 30% in half an hour. Without fast charging, this amount of time will only get you 20%.
Do you want to charge multiple devices?
Don't you have many sockets at home? You can charge multiple Apple devices at the same time with a fast charger with multiple ports. With the oval USB-C fast charge port, you can charge your iPhone extra fast via Power Delivery. You can charge your Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time with the angular USB-A port. With this port, you can also charge your iPhone, but this isn't as fast.