Apple introduced in IOS 18 update A smart new way to alert you if your iPhone charger is charging slower than usual or operating at low efficiency. This new feature appears in Settings, so you can check if your iPhone is charging at the ideal speed or slower than expected.


How to know if you are using a slow iPhone charger

From iPhoneIslam.com, a graph of iPhone battery consumption showing fluctuations over a 24-hour period, with battery levels peaking and then declining. Notable dips, possibly related to slow charging, and charging times are highlighted in orange and green.

In Settings, go to Battery section, you will find the message “Slow Charger” you will find when the iPhone detects that the charger is indeed slow. You will also see the charging times with an orange bar. This visual indicator appears in the battery usage view for 24 hours and 10 days.


What makes a charger “slow”?

From iPhoneIslam.com A laptop, smartphone and earphones are charged from a wall socket with Arabic text on the left side using Ugreen fast charging charger.

Of course, this is due to several factors, such as:

◉ Low-power wired chargers: A charger is considered slow if it has a capacity of 7.5 watts or less. These chargers are often old or from unknown companies, and take much longer to charge your phone than modern high-power chargers.

◉ Like traditional wireless chargers, standard Qi1 wireless chargers that deliver less than 10W of power are classified as slow chargers. These chargers, while convenient for everyday use, do not offer the optimal charging speed that modern MagSafe or Qi2 chargers offer.

◉ Multiple USB ports, especially in cars, are often limited in capacity. These ports are primarily designed for communication and data transfer, not for fast charging, which makes them charge your phone noticeably slowly.

◉ Shared chargers: When you connect multiple devices to a single charger, the electrical power is divided between them. This means that each device will get a portion of the total power, which slows down the charging process for all connected devices.


Other common causes of slow shipping

From iPhoneIslam.com, On an orange background, the iPhone screen displays battery usage statistics and settings, helping you figure out your new power.

Several conditions can slow down the charging speed of your iPhone. A counterfeit charger could be the culprit, for example. Even some genuine wireless chargers from other companies claim to be compatible with MagSafe but only offer standard Qi charging speeds.

Also, if you keep accessories like headphones and AirPods connected while wirelessly charging, it makes the iPhone charge at 7.5 watts to meet safety standards.

Also, running apps like social media and short videos, playing high-graphics games, or streaming video at high brightness while charging can reduce charging speeds, because this makes the iPhone work harder to manage heat and power.

Also, charging in a hot environment may cause the iPhone to temporarily stop charging until its temperature drops.

Therefore, it is recommended to leave the iPhone in sleep mode when charging and not using it, as this ensures fast charging and also protects the charging port from damage due to loosening the wire during use.


How to charge iPhone faster

From iPhoneIslam.com, Wireless Charging Dock.

For the fastest possible charging speeds:

◉ It is recommended to use a high-power USB-C charger that supports Power Delivery technology. These chargers provide high power that ensures your phone is charged at the fastest possible speed.

◉ Also choose the right cable, for iPhone 15 and later users, use a direct USB-C cable without connectors or converters, and ensure the quality of the cable. For older iPhone models, use a USB-C to Lightning cable.

◉ You also have two excellent options for fast wireless charging, the original Apple MagSafe charger, and any Qi2-certified wireless charger. Both options offer charging speeds that are far superior to traditional Qi chargers, ensuring a faster and more efficient charge for your iPhone.

What type of charger do you use for your phone? And have you noticed a difference in charging speed when using different chargers? Share your experience with us in the comments!

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