A new charge may be required for various reasons – the 'native' device is out of order or you need a spare one for work or summer cottage. But after learning how much the original iPhone 5s charge costs, many are thinking about purchasing a cheaper Chinese copy. We'll explain the differences between the two and find out how much it costs to charge iPhone different models.
Original chargers
It is better to buy branded chargers from official product resellers Apple, such as re: Store, Svyaznoy or M.Video. Reputable unofficial online retailers also offer original adapters. But if you are not sure of the seller, then it is better not to risk it, so as not to run into a fake at an overpriced price. To find out how much the original iPhone charge costs, refer to the official websites of the companies. So, for iPhone 5, 6, 7 chargers cost 1500 – 1700 rubles, for models starting with 8 and 8 plus, more powerful adapters are available for 3 – 4.5 thousand rubles. For iPhones 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max there are wireless chargers, the cost of the original starts at 6,100 rubles. You can learn more about how wireless charging works in the article “How does wireless charging work at iPhone 8”.
We should also mention how much the original charging for iPhone 5 and other models abroad costs. As in the case of 'gray' phones, their cost is 10 – 20 percent lower due to the absence of taxes and duties, which are paid by Russian resellers. However, with a self-purchase, the benefit is leveled out by payment for delivery or due to currency fluctuations. Unofficial stores selling such adapters also add their own markups to the price and, in fact, the final price is slightly less than the official one.
Chinese counterparts
In addition to original chargers, there are analogous devices. Note that they also differ in quality, and a number of non-original chargers are not inferior in reliability to branded products. However, the price is comparable to that of the original adapters. So how much does it cost to charge an iPhone 5s on Chinese marketplaces and why are they still being bought? Prices start from 150 – 200 rubles for devices of dubious quality. They lack even primitive protection, and the values of the output power 'float'. Such counterfeits can either damage the power controller in the smartphone or produce insufficient battery level.
It is easy to distinguish a cheap fake – the build quality is noticeably worse, and the non-original cable is thinner than the proprietary one. It is after them that screens stop working, power controllers burn out, batteries are 'killed'. But the more expensive counterparts look similar at first glance. In this case, take a closer look at the markings that are applied between the plugs. There should be an inscription “Designed by Apple in California” with the name of the model, and the fonts and icons themselves should not be blurry. It is desirable to have the original adapter or its image on hand for comparison. The plugs themselves on the original are not parallel, but bent slightly inward, towards the narrowing. The USB connector is labeled inside with a serial number – no such mark is made on copies.
Choosing a charger
After we found out how much it costs to charge the iPhone 5, let's summarize. The conclusion is simple – it is better not to save on the charger. Cheap Chinese copies can easily damage internal iPhone components and the cost of replacing them will far outweigh the money saved. Due to low-quality chargers, iPhones stop turning on, displays and batteries fail. So it's best not to risk it.
List of chargers, their differences and approximate prices
For convenience, we have summarized several of the most common chargers in a general table. From it you can find out how much it costs to charge an iPhone 5 s, which devices are suitable for your smartphone model, and what characteristics the various options have.
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Apple USB 12W |
Apple USB-C 18W |
Apple USB-C 30W |
Belkin Apple 8 pin |
Belkin boost up |
Mophie |
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Compatible Models iPhone |
5, 5s, 5s, SE, 6, 6s, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max |
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8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max |
8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max |
5, 5s, 5s, SE, 6, 6s, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max |
XR, XS, XS Max |
8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max |
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Price |
1600 rbl |
2900 rbl |
4600 rbl |
2400 rbl |
8400 rbl |
6100 rbl |
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Power (amperage) |
12 watts |
18 watts |
30 watts |
2.4 A |
7.5W |
7.5W |
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Wireless |
not |
not |
not |
not |
Yes |
Yes |