Regarding smartphone charging, some people think that it is better not to use strong current to charge the mobile phone, and it is better to charge the mobile phone battery slowly; others think that charging overnight will damage the mobile phone battery faster; The original charger of the mobile phone can be used, but the charger of other brands cannot be used. In general, these suggestions make sense. But do we really need strict compliance?
Recently, an acquaintance asked me, is it possible to charge an Android phone with an iPhone, iPad or MacBook charger? Besides, he has other problems. First, are Apple chargers compatible with third-party devices like Samsung or Xiaomi? Second, will they do any harm to the phone if they are used together? Let’s try to find out.
Can Apple Chargers Charge Android Phones?
In fact, there are no restrictions on Apple chargers paired with Android smartphones. Neither Apple nor any other phone maker has banned this practice. So don’t worry, nothing bad will happen.
The Concise Science Guide also explored, where did the theory about the incompatibility of Apple chargers and Android phones come from? The reason is that the mobile phones of Samsung and other companies are sometimes incompatible with some third-party charging heads or charging cables. When using third-party charging heads or charging cables, you will be prompted that the “charging connector does not match” or “slow charging” when connecting to a Samsung mobile phone. This is also for safety reasons, in order to prevent poor quality charging cables and charging heads from damaging the phone or battery.
Also, there are still some caveats when using Apple chargers for Android smartphones:
First, don’t charge your Android phone with a 5W charging head (standard on older iPhones). The power of “Tofu Head” is insufficient, and sometimes you can’t fully charge your Android phone for four or five hours.
Second, don’t use the 27W MacBook power adapter either, it only supports the power profile of Apple devices and will likely make your Android phone charge slowly as well.
Third, choose a charger that supports the USB-PD power delivery standard – only they can charge your Android phone at maximum power.
Finally, if you have to use an Apple charger to charge your Android smartphone, the best way is to use Apple’s own 27W PD fast charger with a USB-C to USB-C data cable.
Therefore, although there are no practical limitations to pairing an Android phone with an Apple charger, the maximum charging speed of an Android phone cannot be reached at all due to differences in technical standards. The key is that Apple’s power strategy is too conservative. The iPhone has always advocated small batteries and low power consumption. The “ancient” 5W charging head has been used for ten years, and most of today’s Android smartphones support 60W, 80W and even 120W fast charging.
Post time: May-10-2022