Wires, wires all around, isn’t it a mess? Don’t we all hate the unholy mess of wires around us? Wires make an unholy mess that can agitate even the calmest monk of Timbuktu. Well, fortunately, these times are long gone. Now, it’s time to consider phones with wireless charging, and we have shortlisted some of the best phones in the market.
As we delve into the future of tech, things are getting simpler and minimalistic, I must say. Amazingly, the tech gurus have heard your prayers and bestowed the gift of wireless charging upon you. Gone are the days when you had to compromise your space to wires and go through the strenuous process of detangling your wires before using them.
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Pros and Cons of Wireless Charging
Wireless charging is an amazing standard feature in most flagship phones today. Many companies have introduced it to their mid-budget phones as well. It causes convenience and doesn’t require the effort of plugging in. The user just has to place their phone face up on the mat, and the phone starts charging. It’s everywhere! Nowadays, hotels, cafes, offices, and even cars have installed wireless charging pads, and you can give your phone the energy boost it requires anywhere.
The biggest pro of this technology is less wear and tear on your cables; you don’t have to replace wires and adapters after a couple of months. As long as your phone charging is based on the international Qi (chee) standard, you can charge it on most wireless chargers. Isn’t it amazing?
But we all know we can’t have the best of both worlds. There are a few cons to this tech at the moment. You need to understand that this charging medium is a bit slower than the conventional medium. Wireless charging uses electromagnetic induction for charging, which produces heat. And as the heat threshold of the battery hits a certain limit, the charging gets slower. However, there are certain ways to prevent your smartphone from overheating.
Users have observed 20 to 70 percent slower charging depending on the device. Another problem with this charging method is the loss of energy. Perfect setups are also prone to as much as 25 percent energy loss. Costs on these setups are also higher as it is relatively newer in the market.
Now that we have established what wireless charging is and why we need it in our life. Let’s get down to business and discuss the best phones with wireless charging on our list.
Top 8 Phones that Support Wireless Charging
This list is in an ascending manner price-wise. So, we will ascend from low-budget phones to high-end ones. All the phones listed below are top-of-line devices with the most features offered in that specific gadget.
1. GOOGLE PIXEL 6 PRO (409-550 $)
This phone is at the top of our list for being one of the cheapest phones with wireless charging and maximum features. It was launched in October 2021, and the price tag was slightly hefty. But now you can grab a new one for just 409$ to 550$ depending on where you’re located.
Its 128GB 12GB RAM version is listed as low as 450$ on Amazon, which makes it our top pick for smartphones under $500 price range.
It has a 5003 mAH Li-ion battery with 23W fast wireless charging as well as reverse wireless charging. Yes, you read it right 5003 MAH battery set with REVERSE WIRELESS CHARGING. It is a complete package for people that are looking for a wireless charging phone with supreme features without breaking the bank.
2. SAMSUNG S20 FE 5G (515-760 $)
Launched by Samsung in late 2020, this is quite a balanced device. It offers 15w wireless charging and 4.5-watt reverse wireless charging for a 4700 MAH LI-ION battery. It was offered in 28GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 8GB RAM versions. This device is still available on sites like BestBuy, Amazon, eBay, etc. You can also get it at the official Samsung website as well.
3. IPHONE X (300-600 $)
Apple released this iPhone at the end of 2018, and it was a game changer back then. All its versions operated on 4GB RAM. And consumers could pick between the 64, 256, and 512 GB versions. It comes with the basic Qi-standard charging for a 2716MAH LI-ION battery. This phone is infamous due to its battery timing. So, if you’re someone that needs a device with a long-lasting battery, steer clear of it.
4. HUAWEI P50 & P50 PRO (750-850$)
It would be unfair not to include Huawei phones in this list as this company is making some major moves in the tech industry. Huawei introduced its P50 & its pro version back in 2021. This was one of the best phones on the market at that time.
There are only minor differences between the two. The pro version has a 12GB RAM option available, while the simple P50 does not. But here is the fun part while the pro version might be loaded with more camera and RAM options, the plain version excelled in the charging arena. The Huawei P50 houses an amazing 66W charging feature for a 4700 MAH LI-PO battery, while the pro version supports 50W wireless charging for a 4100 MAH LI-PO battery.
5. IPHONE 13 (799-999 $)
Once again, Apple iPhone makes it onto our list, this time with the iPhone 13. It was launched back in Mid-September 2021. That was offered in 4 different storage variants 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, all with 6GB RAM.
The device came with MagSafe fast charging 15W for a 4352 MAH LI-ION battery. The MagSafe was a new technology requiring a sticker extension placed on the back of the phone. If you don’t want to use this option, Qi-standard wireless charging can also be done at 7.5W. It is still a widely demanded device and is available at Apple stores worldwide
6. IPHONE 14 (1350-2360 $)
This device was launched recently in 2022. All variants house 6GB RAM. The internal storage options are the same as their predecessor. And the wireless charging options are also the same for a 4323MAH LI-ION battery. However, improvements could’ve been made in this area. Come on, Apple, it’s 2022.
7. XIAOMI 12s ULTRA
Dubbed as the “game-changing phone” of 2022, Xiaomi 12S Ultra is surely one of the best smartphones in the market at the moment. Currently, it is offered in 8 & 12 GB RAM and 256 and 512 GB internal storage variants.
The device hosts a 50W wireless charging and a 10W reverse wireless charging for a 4860 MAH LI-PO battery. This feature makes it the best wireless charging phone on the market at the moment.
8. SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA (850-1200 $)
Housing a 5000 MAH LI-ion battery, a 15W fast QI/PMA wireless charging, and a 4.5W reverse wireless charging Samsung S22 Ultra was launched at the beginning of 2022. It is being offered in 8 & 12 GB RAM variants while the internal storage comes with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options. This is Samsung’s top-of-the-line “flagship” phone in the market for 2022.
Now, you have the list of our eight picks for the best phones with wireless charging in the market. The above rates are all USD American market rates and may vary for your region. Make sure you research other features of the phone as well before making the buying decision. Cheerios folks! Till next time.
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