Best wireless chargers for the iPhone X (and iPhone 8/8 Plus)

iPhone wireless charger

The new generation of iPhoneiPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus share some exciting new tech including the powerful Apple A11 Bionic chip, snazzy new dual cameras (except iPhone 8) and for the first time, wireless charging. Unfortunately, there’s no wireless charger out-of-the-box, but hey, there are options out there (until Apple’s own AirPower wireless charging pad comes next year). 

RavPower Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad (MYR212)

RavPower is a US-based company, well known for their charging accessories. It is Qi-certified and is applicable on the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and the iPhone X, up to 7.5W fast charge. The output makes it 50% faster than traditional 3.5W outputs. The wireless fast charging pad is portable and comes with a built-in battery indicator. If you wish to purchase the wireless charger, you can do so by clicking the link.

Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand (MYR272)

Samsung’s wireless fast-charging stand is one of the more common and popular options when it comes to wireless accessories. It supports up to 9W fast charging and works great with Samsung Galaxy devices. Being a Qi-certified charger, you’ll be able to use it with the new generation of iPhones too. The only caveat, not fast charging. The charge stand also comes with a high-powered USB wall plug to power the phone itself. If you wish to purchase the Samsung Wireless Charger, head over to a Samsung Experience Store, authorised Samsung retailers online and offline.

Anker PowerPort Qi 10W (MYR110)

The Anker PowerPort Qi 10W is another alternative worth considering for the iPhone family.It boasts LED lighting located around the rim of the charging pad and also has a non-slip mat. If you wish to purchase the Anker wireless charger, you can do so by clicking the link.

Belkin Boost Up (MYR254)

Belkin is a long time Apple-certified accessories maker, and its Boost Up wireless pad is perfect for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and the X. It features a 7.5W transmitter coil for faster wireless charging and it can also charge through most lightweight cases. The Belkin Boost Up wireless charging pad can be purchased by clicking this link.

Mophie Wireless Charging Base (MYR254)

The Mophie wireless charging base is another approved product by Apple and is compatible with the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and the iPhone X. It comes with fast charging up to 7.5W of power. It also features a non-slip rubberized coating on the charging pad and is also compatible with Mophie charge force accessories. Note that it can only charge one iPhone at a time. Mophie’s Wireless Charging Base can be purchased by clicking on this link.

IKEA Nordmarke Triple Wireless Charging Pad (MYR330)

IKEA too has their own range of wireless charging pads for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X. It is also Qi-certified for all Qi-compatible wireless charging smartphones. Say for example that you have all three of them and you want to charge them without the hassle of tangling cables. This particular charging pad can support all three devices at once and it comes with 5W power induction charging. The IKEA Nordmarke Triple wireless charging pad can be purchased by clicking on this link or pay a visit to the nearest IKEA store.

The iPhone X is undoubtedly Apple’s best and most radically-designed smartphone to date. It features an all-new glass-metal design with an all-screen 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, cutting-edge TrueDepth camera with FaceID, powerful A11 Bionic chip, incredible 12MP dual cameras, wireless charging, just to name a few. It runs the latest iOS 11 out-of-the-box.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are more conventional upgrades in the iPhone line, but share much of their underpinnings with the iconic 10th anniversary iPhone.

Jordan Marc
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