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Title: Wireless Charging - Space for the big phones?
Post by: simonwhite2000 on 13 June 2022, 13:16

Read a few things online about there not being enough space for the likes of a Samsung S22 ultra or iPhone pro max.

Any truth in that?

Title: Re: Wireless Charging - Space for the big phones?
Post by: JoeGTI on 13 June 2022, 14:59

I don't have one to try but I'd say it could be a bit tight for the big "phablet" phones such as the iPhone Max etc. I have a standard sized iPhone 11 and I think that "just fits".

Note that the wireless charging barely gives you a trickle of current, it'll maintain current charge level at a push and thats about it. It also tends to make the phone very hot! So all in all, its not that useful tbh.

Title: Re: Wireless Charging - Space for the big phones?
Post by: BillSan on 13 June 2022, 16:59

Completely agree with Joe on that.

If you use wireless Android Auto your phone will be dead in 4 hours and too hot to handle.

Better to plug in via the USB-C cable for longer journeys because that works well and charges fast.

Title: Re: Wireless Charging - Space for the big phones?
Post by: Brenbo on 13 June 2022, 17:27

I have a Samsung S21 Ultra and only use the cable to charge when on the move.  The phone will not retain a constant connection with wireless if on the move and this unreliable connection/reconnection will make the phone hot as others have already mentioned.

Title: Re: Wireless Charging - Space for the big phones?
Post by: simonwhite2000 on 14 June 2022, 10:34

Thanks for all the input. Wireless in my 8 series works brilliantly and has plenty of space so bit frustrating to hear but at least i know!

Title: Re: Wireless Charging - Space for the big phones?
Post by: Foxy367 on 14 June 2022, 12:19

I have an IPhone 12 Pro and that fits fine, agree its not the best at charging though the small VW cable plugged into the USB-C port does a far better job