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We cannot deny the prevalence of iPhone accompanied by a lot of troubles, and one of them is the chargers. How to identify genuine iPhone chargers, whether the charger you are using is genuine or fake, and even worse, whether it is of low quality or not. To ensure your safety and the longevity of your device, this article will help you understand these issues better.
1. What is a standard iPhone charger?
2. Distinguishing between standard and counterfeit iPhone chargers
Guide on identifying standard iPhone chargers
1. What is a standard iPhone charger?
- Simply put, a standard iPhone charger is one that comes with the device or is distributed by authorized entities in Vietnam. Additionally, standard iPhone chargers are often pricey as you know Apple doesn't sell anything cheap.
- Additionally, you can opt for some third-party chargers that are MFI certified by Apple, which is a qualification for the company's devices.
- Many store owners advertise iPhone chargers on websites claiming they are genuine, original, or unpackaged from new devices at incredibly low prices. When asked about their origin, they mention they are 'jumped' from the Foxconn factory in Que Vo, Bac Ninh, while only offering a 1-week warranty despite Apple's 1-year warranty for genuine chargers. Essentially, these can still be considered genuine, albeit with a certain margin of error, and if an error occurs, you won't be allowed to exchange or return them.
- More: How to tell if your iPhone is fully charged
2. How to differentiate between standard and counterfeit iPhone chargers?
Firstly, you can identify counterfeit products by their often poorly printed and blurry text, giving an overall unpleasant appearance. Common printing errors include mislabeling as 'Design by Abble' or 'Designed by California' instead of the authentic 'Designed by Apple in California'...
While some counterfeit chargers are becoming more sophisticated, making it challenging to distinguish standard iPhone chargers. However, no matter how sophisticated counterfeit products may seem, they still cannot avoid flaws.
Furthermore, you'll notice that counterfeit iPhone chargers have loose and uncertain USB plug connections, whereas Apple's products fit snugly and securely together.
On genuine chargers, the letters are printed sharply and elegantly, making them easy to read, whereas counterfeit iPhone chargers are blurry and harder to decipher.
Genuine iPhone chargers will have a USB slot made of copper, while counterfeit chargers will have a USB slot made of a silver-colored metal.
As for the genuine charging cable, it's approximately 106 cm long, with a textured surface rather than being smooth, 8 copper contact pins, a glossy brown finish that reflects light, bears the inscription 'Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China,' and a code segment on the cable 15cm from the USB end, which doesn't scratch off.
With the guidelines on identifying standard iPhone chargers provided above, Mytour hopes readers will gain more knowledge in using iPhones and avoid the loss of money when purchasing low-quality products.
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