[ischemic]

With our upcoming 4GC being specced with wireless charging and the new iPhones announced with wireless charging it seems like a good time to upgrade my phone. I'm having trouble deciding between the 8 Plus and the X - so my question is - will an 8 Plus (so 6 Plus/7 Plus) fit in the wireless charging bracket or is it too big?

[Mintvilla]

Originally Posted by ischemic

With our upcoming 4GC being specced with wireless charging and the new iPhones announced with wireless charging it seems like a good time to upgrade my phone. I'm having trouble deciding between the 8 Plus and the X - so my question is - will an 8 Plus (so 6 Plus/7 Plus) fit in the wireless charging bracket or is it too big?

I have the Google Pixel XL (it doesnt have wireless charging but i tried it to compare) Its too big, without checking it looked like the 8+ and the X are similar in size to the Pixel XL, so i very much doubt they would fit. The regular Iphone should fit no probs though.

Edit
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Go...es/10414,10411

I just did a comparision on the above site, didnt realise how small the X is. The 8+ definetly won't fit, as its bigger than my Pixel XL, i recon the X should "just fit"

[ischemic]

Thanks for that!

[JustChris]

My 7+ Is too big for the holder in my M2 but I think its the same generic size across the BMW range.

[crazybones]

The wireless charger in my GC can accommodate phones up to 150 mm. My Galaxy S8 measures 149 mm and just fits.

I understand that the length of the new Iphone X is 143.6 mm, so it should fit comfortably.

[Mintvilla]

Originally Posted by crazybones

The wireless charger in my GC can accommodate phones up to 150 mm. My Galaxy S8 measures 149 mm and just fits.

I understand that the length of the new Iphone X is 143.6 mm, so it should fit comfortably.

Yes my mate has a GS8 and i tried his in my car tonight, fits fine.

[Ali Shiralian]

Originally Posted by ischemic

With our upcoming 4GC being specced with wireless charging and the new iPhones announced with wireless charging it seems like a good time to upgrade my phone. I'm having trouble deciding between the 8 Plus and the X - so my question is - will an 8 Plus (so 6 Plus/7 Plus) fit in the wireless charging bracket or is it too big?

I just bought a Lexus RX 350 with the wireless charger built into it. Unfortunately my iPhone 7 is not compatible with the cars charger but what I heard from the sales lady today was that I can buy a special case for the iPhone that'd enable the phone to be charged via wireless charger.

I'm going to google this and find out if it's true after I write this. If that's the case no need to go for a phone upgrade as I really like the home button on it. Not in the mood for facial recognition tbh.


Cheers...

[Scaleybrat]

The lady is correct- exactly what I did.

I have this on my phone ........
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

.......and also have this plugged into my laptop at work for charging in the office
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works great. The phone cover doesn't give 100% protection to the phone but it's a compromise I'm prepared to have.

[Ti Rich]

I have a Samsung S7 and that charges wireless BUT it is so slow it's almost unusable.


1 hour charge in the car gives about 10% on the battery, just not worth it.

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Scaleybrat

The lady is correct- exactly what I did.

I have this on my phone ........
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

.......and also have this plugged into my laptop at work for charging in the office
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works great. The phone cover doesn't give 100% protection to the phone but it's a compromise I'm prepared to have.

Do you find slow charging an issue as Rich does? My incoming car has wireless charging but I can't be arsed if it's too slow to be of any use.

[Scaleybrat]

Need to check in the car - don't recall it was slow but wasn't paying attention. The desk accessory in the office has no speed issues.

[Bibbles]

Originally Posted by ischemic

With our upcoming 4GC being specced with wireless charging and the new iPhones announced with wireless charging it seems like a good time to upgrade my phone. I'm having trouble deciding between the 8 Plus and the X - so my question is - will an 8 Plus (so 6 Plus/7 Plus) fit in the wireless charging bracket or is it too big?

I can't see the point of the 8 Plus anymore as the X is a smaller phone with a larger screen.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

I just bought a Lexus RX 350 with the wireless charger built into it. Unfortunately my iPhone 7 is not compatible with the cars charger but what I heard from the sales lady today was that I can buy a special case for the iPhone that'd enable the phone to be charged via wireless charger.

I'm going to google this and find out if it's true after I write this. If that's the case no need to go for a phone upgrade as I really like the home button on it. Not in the mood for facial recognition tbh.


Cheers...

This is correct I7 doesn't have built in wireless charging I8 and IX do.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Ti Rich

I have a Samsung S7 and that charges wireless BUT it is so slow it's almost unusable.


1 hour charge in the car gives about 10% on the battery, just not worth it.

Interesting I had wondered about this. Cable seems the way still really that very very poor! I wonder if your active on a long conf call if it might actually still be discharging even though on the charger.

[Nham68]

Kind of pointless in my view. Most smartphones support one form or another of fast charging - thats why you get a 15-20 W adapter. Takes some power to charge a 5000mAh battery. Charge rate on Qi (most popular wireless standard) not that great. Hours to charge a smartphone.. In about 2-3 years it will be redundant in new cars as the USB ports will be USB- PD compliant : that is, for any PD compliant phone or laptop/chrome book), it will fast charge in the car (to 45w for laptop for examp,e).. So you'll be able to fast charge your phone in the car, just like you do when you plug it into the wall,... you'll be surprised as your wall adapter is actually quite intelligent now... user experience much better vs messing with wireless charging .. pure gimmick..

[Mintvilla]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Interesting I had wondered about this. Cable seems the way still really that very very poor! I wonder if your active on a long conf call if it might actually still be discharging even though on the charger.

Ha, yes this is how wireless charging has always worked, its a slow charge, takes around around 6 hours to fully charge up a phone. The only exception is samsung, they sell a quick charge wireless charge. Not sure what black magic they use for this, but its the only thing ive seen that can wireless charge at any speed. Fine for a dock when you go to sleep, not good for a quick burst while you drive.

[Mintvilla]

Originally Posted by Nham68

Kind of pointless in my view. Most smartphones support one form or another of fast charging - thats why you get a 15-20 W adapter. Takes some power to charge a 5000mAh battery. Charge rate on Qi (most popular wireless standard) not that great. Hours to charge a smartphone.. In about 2-3 years it will be redundant in new cars as the USB ports will be USB- PD compliant : that is, for any PD compliant phone or laptop/chrome book), it will fast charge in the car (to 45w for laptop for examp,e).. So you'll be able to fast charge your phone in the car, just like you do when you plug it into the wall,... you'll be surprised as your wall adapter is actually quite intelligent now... user experience much better vs messing with wireless charging .. pure gimmick..

Although its a slow charge, its not a pure gimmick. Plenty of ppl (me included) don't want wires all over the shop making the car look a mess.

Also, the iphone doesnt have quick charge, the new ones coming out (8 & 10) will support quick charge but apparently the cables they come with in the box wont be the quick charge cables, so to say its pointless as everyone has quick charge and wireless is a gimmick is abit wrong in my opinion

[xenon]

Not a gimmick for me either. I don't really expect it to do a boost charge on a dead phone - quite happy to use a cable for that - but if the wireless charging prevents the phone from actually discharging on a journey that's good enough. On the Audi, for example, you drop your phone into the so-called "phonebox" in the armrest where it wirelessly charges the phone and inductively copules the antenna to the roof-mounted antenna on the car, all with no wires. What's not to like?

[Scaleybrat]

Originally Posted by xenon

Do you find slow charging an issue as Rich does? My incoming car has wireless charging but I can't be arsed if it's too slow to be of any use.

Small experiment on my commute this morning. Phone charge increased 12% in the 20 minutes drive. Assuming the battery charges linearly, that suggests a full charge from zero can be achieved in less than 3 hours.

[xenon]

Thanks SB. Good enough just to stick the phone on the charger just for my half-hour commute. Cables are too much faff for a short trip.

[Ti Rich]

Originally Posted by Scaleybrat

Small experiment on my commute this morning. Phone charge increased 12% in the 20 minutes drive. Assuming the battery charges linearly, that suggests a full charge from zero can be achieved in less than 3 hours.

Which phone was that?

I removed my case on the return trip last night and it made sod all difference. charge rate was still about 10% an hour with all apps shut down.

One thing I have noticed is that it is not "fast Wireless Charging" in the car and I cant find out if the car wireless charger is capable of this.

[Ti Rich]

Some info here

http://www.air-charge.com/about-us/a...eless-charging