Smartphone with wireless charging: the principle of work and review the best models

To charge the wireless device uses special equipment - docking station

CONTENT

  • 1 Wireless charging - what it is and how it works
  • 2 How do I know whether the phone supports wireless charging
  • 3 What phones support wireless charging
  • 4 What are the docking station power transmission
  • 5 How to choose a smartphone with wireless charging - current recommendations for the 2018 edition of Tehno.guru
  • 6 What to do if your smartphone does not support wireless charging
  • 7 At what price you can buy a phone with wireless charging - an overview of current offers
  • 8 Consumer reviews on smartphones with wireless charging
  • 9 Video: All the pros and cons of wireless charging

Wireless charging - what it is and how it works

The name "wireless charging" defines its main function - the ability to recharge battery in the electronic device without being connected to the power source through connecting wires. For charging smartphone enough to put it on the back of a special device, the docking station, then the process is automatic. The principle of operation of the wireless charging based on the use of electromagnetic induction. Dock creates an alternating magnetic field, and in the receiving device, in this case it is the smart phone, is set an induction coil serving as a receiver of energy generated by this field.

To charge several electronic devices are special types of docking stations, equipped with multiple power transmitters

The voltage generated at the charging station, by means of electromagnetic waves transmitted to the spool "customer", where also potential difference is created, and as a consequence there is an electric current flowing in the circuit of the battery power supply smartphone.

How do I know whether the phone supports wireless charging

battery charging method through electromagnetic waves developed in the 2009 Year and fixed standard called «Qi», implying energy transfer at a distance of 4 cm. Any electronic device presence capabilities charged by wireless charging is reflected in its labeling as the name of the standard - «Qi», as well as in the individual models in a special icon deposited on the back cover of the device, as shown in the resulted Fig.

Function, reflecting the possibility of wireless charging, is displayed in the phone with a special icon

What phones support wireless charging

Almost all famous brands produce models of smartphones that support rapid wireless charging, so when choosing electronic devices on the availability of this option, you can ask the manager of the trading organization, or look at the manufacturer's website, as well as in the network The Internet. Some smartphone models not originally have this function, but it can be equipped for what they There are special connectors to which you can connect a special receiver, placing it under the cover electronic gadget.

Receiver providing wireless charging, can be connected to almost any smartphone, a basic condition is the presence of the use of special connectors for

The following table summarizes smartphones supporting wireless charging function as preset initially, and possibly with the use of a special receiver.

brand nameModelThe presence of the receiver

Samsung

«Galaxy A9 Pro»preset
«Galaxy S6 / S6 Duos»
«Galaxy S6 EDGE»
«Galaxy S6 EDGE Plus»
«Galaxy S6 EDGE»
«Galaxy S7 / S7 EDGE»
«Galaxy S8 / S8 +»
«Galaxy S9 / S9 +»
«Note 5"
«Note 7"
«Note 8"
«Galaxy Alpha»plug-in
«Galaxy S3»
«Galaxy S4»
«Galaxy S5 / S5 Duos»
«Galaxy EDGE»
«Note 2»
«Note 3"
«Note 4"

Xiaomi
«Mi 7"preset
«Mi Mix 2S»
«Mi Max3»

Apple

«IPhone 8»preset
«IPhone 8 Plus»
«IPhone X Ten»
«Watch»
«Mix2»
«Phone 2"
«IPhone 4»plug-in
«IPhone 4S»
«IPhone 5"
«IPhone 5S»
«IPhone 5C»
«IPhone 6"
«IPhone 6 Plus»

Sony

«Z3v»preset
«Z4v»
«XZ2»
«Z1»plug-in
«Z2»
«Z3 +»
«Z4»
«Z5»

LG

«Nexus 4"preset
«Nexus 5"
«G3»
«G4»
«G6 +»
«Spectrum 2"
«Optimus 2»
«Pro ​​/ 988"
«D1L»
«LTE 2»
«V10»
«LG V30 +»
«Judy»

Nokia

«735»preset
"920 / 920T»
«928/929»
«930»
«950»
"950 XL»
«1520»
"720 / 720T»plug-in
«820»
«822»
«925»
«1020»

In addition to the above mentioned brands, wireless charging feature is available on models of smartphones companies like «HTC» and «Motorola», «Asus» and «Yota», and «Fujitsu», «SHARP» and still a number of manufacturers.

The docking station can be built-in battery, so to charge the smartphone does not need the presence of the electrical network, is enough to periodically recharge it

What are the docking station power transmission

MLC-station are included, or sold separately with different technical devices. Depending on the purpose they are of the following types:

  • Wired serving as an energy source for various technical means (phone, smart phone, home appliances, etc.).
  • Wireless that works based on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-connection.
  • Single-minded focus that serves solely to charge electronic gadgets.
  • Universal, equipped with various features that extend the scope of its use.
  • Multimedia installation - used to play audio and video.

Dock vary in construction, performance and function

Docking Station, designed for mobile devices, there are three types:

  • a common stand, serving for fixation of the smartphone during its use;
  • a multimedia device with built-in speakers and a function of charging set the gadget;
  • a source of electrical energy, by means of which the battery is charging.

To operate the docking station (energy source), it must be connected to the electricity source, which can be a Domestic electrical network voltage of 220 Volts, an external battery, on-board vehicle network or battery built battery.

Car wireless docking station is very convenient when using

How to choose a smartphone with wireless charging - current recommendations for the 2018 edition of Tehno.guru

sometimes not trained user difficult Among the variety of offerings on the market of electronic communications to select the appropriate model that meets the specified requirements. In solving this problem come to the aid of experienced users or sales consultants. our editorial experts do not remain aloof from the solution of this problem, and that's what they advise:

  1. make sure that the model you like this option is available if you wish to buy a smartphone with fast charging. Why learn its technical characteristics.

    Wireless charging simplifies the use of electronic devices for various purposes, especially convenient for smart gadgets small size - smartphones and watches

  2. After studying the specifications, make a decision, and if necessary by using a smartphone function such as its presence increases the cost of the product, and whether it is necessary to pay for it.
  3. The design and the type of docking station (fixed, mobile, automotive) determine the nature of its use, so you should pay special attention to this criterion.
  4. Reliability - this figure is characterized by the brand manufacturer.
  5. In addition, when choosing a smart phone models with wireless charging is necessary to consider other selection criteria, characteristic of this type of electronic devices, - design and functionality, specifications and used materials.

IMPORTANT!(Click to see)

IMPORTANT!

For the model must be available to use as the original dock, a smartphone manufactured by the manufacturer, and with other similar devices from other manufacturers.

Cover with the wireless charging NILLKIN Magic

What to do if your smartphone does not support wireless charging

If used a smartphone does not have wireless charging function, do not despair. In this case, the issue may be two solutions:

  1. If the design of the device allows it, you can buy extra special receiver (receiver) mounted on the smartphone alone.
  2. Use a special cover designed for a particular model of the smartphone, which is sewn «Qi» -priomnik energy.

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NOTE!

Smartphones, which can set the receiver are indicated In the above table as a "plug."

In both cases, use a smartphone should have a special connector for separately installed receiver or a receiver mounted in the case.

At what price you can buy a phone with wireless charging - an overview of current offers

In this section of the article are the most popular models of smartphones, according to popularity ratings, compiled by our editorial staff based on customer feedback.

ModelThe average cost, as of the II quarter of 2018Rating, according to the editorial board Tehno.guruScore evaluation
Smartphone with wireless charging: the pros and cons of gadgets with this feature

«Samsung
Galaxy S8 »

42 30019,8
Smartphone with wireless charging: the pros and cons of gadgets with this feature

«IPhone 8»

55 00029,8
Smartphone with wireless charging: the pros and cons of gadgets with this feature

«Samsung Note 8"

51 00039,7

«LG V30 +»

33 00049,6
«Xiaomi Mi 7"

«Xiaomi Mi 7"

26 00059,5
 «Samsung Galaxy S7»

«Samsung
Galaxy S7 »

25 00069,5
 «YotaPhone 2»

«YotaPhone 2»

14 00079,5
«Motorola Nexus 6"

«Motorola Nexus 6"

15 00089,4
 «HP Elite X3 +»

«HP Elite X3 +»

48 00099,2

«DOOGEE S60»

17 500109,2

All information in the table with a wireless charging smartphones you can buy in a cellular mobile phone stores have dealers manufacturers, as well as on the internet resources that specialize in home sales electronics.

Consumer reviews on smartphones with wireless charging

Thanks to the Internet, from strangers an opportunity to communicate and including talks about his experience with the use of a particular technology. Here are reviews of experienced users of smartphone models discussed above.

Review «Samsung Galaxy S8» model

More on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_5562869.html

Review «iPhone 8" model

More on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_6268514.html

Another review of the «iPhone 8" model

More on I-Recommend: https://irecommend.ru/content/skatilsya-li-apple-kak-vse-govoryat-komu-deistvitelno-nuzhen-8-i-aifon-komu-luchshe-proiti-m

Review «Samsung Note 8" model

More on I-Recommend: http://irecommend.ru/content/galaxy-note-8-luchshii-smartfon-2017goda-foto

Review «LG V30 +» model

More on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_6371839.html

Review «Samsung Galaxy S7» model

More on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_3221840.html

Escho reviews of «Samsung Galaxy S7» model

More on Irecommend: http://irecommend.ru/content/novyi-pochti-idealnyi-lyubimchik

Review «YotaPhone 2" model

More on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_1892651.html

Review «Motorola Nexus 6" model

More on Otzovik: / https://otzovik.com/review_5707521.html

Video: All the pros and cons of wireless charging

Besides the fact that when choosing a smartphone with wireless charging will help expert advice and real reviews users can always use the search engine on the Internet and find the video clip, which tells how it do. Here is one such video review.