Many iPhone users may have experienced a situation where the battery is low just 10 minutes before leaving the house, plugging in the charger but still having almost no battery life.
Meanwhile, their friends with phones from simple Chinese brands can charge nearly 50% of the battery in the same amount of time. So what causes this difference? It all comes down to ensuring product quality that Apple always aims for.
Apple is still limiting the iPhone's fast charging speed.
As we know, Apple is known for its commitment to product quality, and this applies to battery charging technology as well. High charging speeds can cause battery degradation to accelerate, a problem that users often do not immediately notice. In fact, it takes at least 1-2 years for battery degradation to become apparent, so Apple is not in a rush to adopt fast charging technology, but instead focuses on maintaining acceptable battery life.
In addition, battery degradation not only affects the usage time but also the performance of the device. When the battery drops below 79%, the iPhone may experience “lags” and even shutdowns. Currently, Apple has set a load limit for its products, although they are able to increase the charging speed to compete with competitors. Every year, the charging speed of the iPhone improves but still does not reach the optimal level.
In 2024, Apple made improvements to wireless charging technology with MagSafe and will likely continue to develop in the future. If there is no change, Apple may be left behind in the fast charging technology race.
Despite Chinese competitors having come a long way with fast charging technology.
To show how far fast charging technology has advanced on Chinese smartphones , here are some representative models and their charging times.
- Realme GT5: 240W charging (100% in less than 10 minutes).
- Redmi Note 12 Explorer: 210W charging (100% in 9 minutes).
- Realme GT6: 120W charging (100% in 19 minutes).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: 125W charging (100% in 20 minutes).
- Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: 100W charging (100% in 20 minutes).
