Wireless Charging and Honor
Wireless charging has the attention of consumers once again, after Apple decided to include it with their newest phone- the iPhone X and 8. This has me thinking about the Honor line and if wireless charging is something that this community is interested in for future phones.
With no charging cable required, iPhone X is truly designed for the future of wireless. -Apple
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Android and Wireless ChargingWireless charging has been a feature of some Android phones for a long time now. One of the first major phones to push wireless charging was the LG Nexus 4 from Google. This technology stuck around throughout the Nexus 5 and 6, until it was dropped with the 5x and the 6p. Today, very few Android phones choose to implement wireless charging, when not too long ago it seemed like it was the future. Two of the biggest contributing factors to it not becoming the standard was: the price of a wireless charging pad, and the charging speed compared to the USB charger.
Wireless charging docks are expensive. A good one usually costs around $50. This resulted in a lot of people owning phones that had the wireless technology, but didn't ever bother to fork out the money to get the required charger. Those who did get the wireless charger, experienced slower charge times. I'm sure there are many people who have and love wireless charging, but these two issues are definitely why you don't see wireless in every Android flagship that comes out today.
Should Honor Implement Wireless Charging?Now it's time to get the opinion of this community about if future Honor phones should have wireless charging. There will probably be at least a small price jump to accommodate the new technology, as well as the additional cost of the wireless dock. Is wireless charging something that is important to you for your next phone? Are you willing to buy a wireless charger in addition to your new phone? Let me know in the comments!
My first wireless (inductive) charging phone was 4 years ago and it was the droid maxx. I had the charging pads at home and the office, though they charges painfully slow (about 0.3A, slower than plugging to laptop usb port) but it was cool to just drop the phone and leave it there and the phone rarely had its battery below 50%. When I sold the phone I gave all the pads to the new owner and that was it. All my later phones no longer have wireless charging, but they have fast charging which in my opinion is way better.
I think it will be something like the notification light. It's not an important feature but it's good to have an added function. And honor being a glass back phone, it surely a simple thing that Huawei could implement.
I rather them increase battery size if they're going to add more to the phone, even if that makes the phone a little thicker. Fast charging is more convenient anyway.
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I know the m9 doesn't support wireless charging out of the box, but I do know you can buy a wireless charging pad.
I was planning on buying this bundle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010G0ENCE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_MISqwb6MHJ6SH
Does anyone think wireless charging is worth it?
FNGHobo said:
Does anyone think wireless charging is worth it?
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Since you're asking for opinions rather than experience in the product, I recommend steering clear of wireless charging - especially given the extra lengths needed to make it work on the M9. I've used wireless charging with my Nexus 7 (2013), and while it was convenient, it only saved me those couple of extra seconds to plug it in.... but lost that advantage due to the slower charge time of induction chargers.
I have a certified fast charger for my phone and find that it was well worth the price and does indeed live up to its name.
I've had my s6 edge+ for around 5 months now and always fancied trying out a wireless charger for convenience and to try and save my USB port from accidental damage and every day wear and tear. I've been using the newest Choetech fast wireless charging pad during the past week and have been extremely pleased with its performance. Charging times using Samsungs fast charger plug have not been any different and when I have used via a USB port on my computer it seems like it has actually improved the charging times which is a bonus. It is even strong enough to charge the phone with my Spigen case still on which I was surprised about.
It is really well made with rubberised feet on the bottom and it is a large size with a great contact area so that the phone doesn’t fall off and you don’t have to spend a long time trying to place the phone in the perfect position for charging to commence. There is an LED on the front which notifies when charging has commenced and will turn off when the phone is fully charged
I did have a slight issue with my charger which developed a fault. I sent an email to the technical support team who replied back within 24hrs and after establishing it couldn’t be fixed, a new one was sent to me within 3 days. Their customer support is really excellent and much better than I have had with other mobile accessory suppliers.
Overall, I'm definitely hugely pleased with my charger and will be looking to purchase a second for my desk at work as it is so much more convenient charging it this way.
Here is a link for the device I bought
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Li...202&sr=8-5&keywords=choetech+wireless+charger
Disclaimer: I was sent this charger in exchange for my fair/unbiased review.
Tronsmart Fast ‘Chocolate’ (10W) Wireless Charger
For those of you that haven’t read any of my reviews, I’m a big fan of several companies one of which is Tronsmart.
First off I’ve owned many devices (phones/tablets) with wireless charging, so over the year’s wireless charging has become a big part of my daily routine. I currently have 5 wireless chargers from various companies, but at one point I had closer to 10 of them. All wireless chargers are designed with difference goals in mind, so with that being said let me start my review.
Tronsmart opted to use the new (faster) wireless charging standard that is supported by Samsung’s flagship phones starting with the S6 Edge+ and Note 5. The original S6/S6E only supported standard wireless charging (from what I recall), therefore this review is aimed primarily at owners of those newer phones. I currently have 3 phones: Google Nexus 6P, Samsung S7 Edge, and a Samsung Note 7; two of this support fast wireless charging.
The charger itself will output 10W to your phone making it slower than using a cable via QC 2.0 (i.e. what Samsung refers to as ‘adaptive fast charging’) although it is still faster and more efficient than standard wireless charging. You can have it charge your phone slow/fast depending on whether or not you toggle the fast wireless charging option in the settings menu to on/off. Personally I prefer to use fast wireless charging over the conventional one because it keeps the phone cooler (yes really).
Design:
While the charger may not look fancy, it is certainly functional. I’ve become accustom to its odd lego like rubbery top, and small size over the past week or so of owning it. The top is very grippy which makes it easier for your phone to stay put since wireless charging needs the phone to stay well positioned. I did not encounter any real issues with the charger while placing my Note 7 or S7 Edge on it, so that was reassuring. On the bottom side of the charger you will find four tiny rubber feel that keep the other end of the charger in place. The input is a QC 2.0/3.0 wall adapter that can be paired with the included MicroUSB (yes I know it’s not a USB-C) port on the back of it. The only arguable bad part of this charger is its affinity to picking up dirt. In the pictures below you can see how dirty it gets, and that was right after I took it out of the box. The charger has stayed relatively clean in my work bag, but you can’t have the best of all worlds with a grippy charger, so I’m not bothered by that as much.
In the Box:
Tronsmart ‘Chocolate’ Wireless Fast Charger
MicroUSB cable
User Manual
Other documentation
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I like compact form this charger offers along with it’s very nice ‘grippy’ top surface. There are some downsides like it attracting lint, and the microUSB input, but neither of those are big enough concerns to prevent me from recommending it.
Hey guys, Rydah805 here with a nice little review on something cool that was sent to me from Chotech; A USB Type-C wireless charging kit. Basically, what it does is awesome by simply adding wireless charging capabilities to devices (such as my Google Pixel XL) that do not support it out of the box. You will obviously need a wireless charging pad for this to have any function. I personally own two, a Samsung branded wireless fast charger and Choetech’s very own wireless fast charger. For this review, I tested using both in which results were the same. Before we begin, I'd like to make it clear that I am in no way associated with Choetech.
How it works is even simpler too. You plug the wireless charging receiver into your USB Type-C charging port, stick the actual wireless charging receiver to the back of your device (sticking not necessary is using a case but do note that it will leave an ever so slight bump with a case.) After plugging it in and having the wireless charging receiver mounted to the back, you're pretty much set. Now when you want to charge your device, you may just dock it onto your wireless charger.
As for wireless charging speed, I wasn’t able to get it to charge “rapidly” as my Google stock charger states, but charging time wasn’t too far off and isn’t noticeable if charging overnight or if just sitting on your desk at work, like me in both of those scenarios.
When it comes to quality of looks and materials, it meets my expectations but then again, what could you really expect? And if you're curious about the specs on this little guy, it is using qi wireless charging technologies with an output of 5v/1a. This is obviously lower than the stock wired charging rates and of course speed but again, if you’re like me, always at your desk or at home, this isn’t too big of a deal. YMMV.
Now for my personal look and opinion on it. I think it’s cool and coming from a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and even more recently, the best worst phone ever, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (R.I.P.), wireless charging was definitely missed when switching to the LG V20 and now again with the Google Pixel XL. I definitely like having this as an option and thank Choetech for giving me one to review. Personally, I do not use it quite often as I am a freak about having my phone as thin as possible (thin case fans, where you at!?) but if I weren’t into thin cases, this would stay on my device all the time.
To sum this baby up, it’s great. It gets the job done and does what it came to do, add wireless charging to your incapable device. LOL
8/10 (Wish wireless charging speeds were better but it isn’t a killer for me.)
Link to purchase coming soon.
Looks cool. I really miss having wireless charging since I just plop my phone down on my desk or when it's bed time and I don't have to worry about the port wearing out. This is my first USB C device, so I'm curious to see how well it holds up.
Does your wireless charging pad have much heat when it's charging, both in a case, or if you had direct contact between the receiver and charging pad?
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Looks cool. I really miss having wireless charging since I just plop my phone down on my desk or when it's bed time and I don't have to worry about the port wearing out. This is my first USB C device, so I'm curious to see how well it holds up.
Does your wireless charging pad have much heat when it's charging, both in a case, or if you had direct contact between the receiver and charging pad?
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Nope, actually stays about the same temperature wise which is nice. ðŸ˜
Sent from my Pixel XL
That sounds pretty cool. The reviews I have read on other ones was that the charge speed was much slower. Don't need rapid charge but standard speed would be more than good enough for me. A few reviews I read said that putting one on a wireless charge dead at night it wouldn't even be fully charged over night. I will probably buy one of these as soon as the link goes up Couldn't find it yet on Amazon.
I have long ignored wireless charging, because it's so much slower than wired fast-charging. I keep seeing mentions of the Note wireless charging capability, but I'm still unclear on whether wireless is now as fast? Doubt it, but am I wrong? Would especially love a fast wireless charging solution in the car, that was as fast as the fasted wired option. Does that exist yet? Or do I need to check again in 2-3 years?
Wireless charging is not as fast. Note9 also uses adaptive fast charging 2.0. Fast but not as fast as other standards. I would concern myself about fast charging only when needed. I use wireless charging exclusively at night to slow charge my battery. I think Samsung chose adaptive 2.0 to help with longevity of phone because fast charging does not help with longevity of battery. I am still pressuring companies to unseal the batteries. The environment is more important than being able to take a shower with your phone or not having to worry about dropping it in the toilet because you can't wait five minutes.
The appeal of wireless charging is so you didn't have to reach for a power cord to plug in your phone every time you wanted to charge it. I just upgraded to the Note 9 from my Note 4. When I had a new battery in it, wireless charging only took about 20 minutes longer than the cord. As the battery got older, it did seem to take longer with the wireless charging. For me, if I'm just at home, I use wireless charging. If I'm about to go out in the next 30 minutes for a while and the battery power is kinda low, I plug it in to get a fast full charge. Plugging in the phone all the time is a drag. You are missing out on a cool feature while wasting years waiting for something better. I keep a separate power cord next to my wireless charger. That way I can decide if I just want the phone to get charged using wireless, or if I need a fast quick charge with the cord. You aren't just stuck with wireless charging just because you bought one. A flat wireless charger is just $15 on Amazon. It works just as well as the $60 Duo charger from Samsung, although it does offer fast charging. Not worth that kind of money though. Plus it is big and takes up too much space.
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I have long ignored wireless charging, because it's so much slower than wired fast-charging. I keep seeing mentions of the Note wireless charging capability, but I'm still unclear on whether wireless is now as fast? Doubt it, but am I wrong? Would especially love a fast wireless charging solution in the car, that was as fast as the fasted wired option. Does that exist yet? Or do I need to check again in 2-3 years?
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The duo dock is 12W charging. The wired charging is 15W. As for in the car fast wireless docks. I have yet to see one.
Tidbits said:
The duo dock is 12W charging. The wired charging is 15W. As for in the car fast wireless docks. I have yet to see one.
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I have one. Works well. Got it from Indiegogo, backed a project called the MAGQI X: The Smartest Wireless Car Charger Mount...
It charges faily well but I did find on my Note 8 it was only just holding power as I used GPS...Mind you, that could be caused by the case I had it in, my Note 9 seems to pick up the power pretty quick...
So, can the Note 9 handle the 12W wireless charge or is it limited to 10W? I see the comment above regarding the Duo Dock, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it supports it and I have not been able to find the exact spec on the matter elsewhere to confirm one way or another.