How to Identify a Genuine iPhone Charger

Much is said about the low battery life of iPhones. This fame is worldwide, which makes the charger an essential ally for its users. With that in mind, we must pay attention to the origin of the charger you are buying: it is false or is it a charger original de iPhone?

Many people do not know how to differ from one another, especially because these differences are in the details. Today, we will show you how to identify the original and avoid scams. Come with us!

Get informed about the risks

First of all, being aware that using accessories or peripherals that are not original cause damage to the smartphone is an important step. As much as peripherals of dubious origin are cheaper products, that old saying prevails here: “cheap is expensive".

This means that it is worth investing in a charger, for example, that is a little more expensive, but that offers the complete security of your smartphone, rather than having to buy an iPhone new because of that. When using fake chargers on iPhones, the device is liable to:

• Internal damage;
• Higher chances of the cable being damaged due to the lack of certified quality;
• The end that connects to the iPhone (the part lightning) can get too hot, fall off or even not fit properly;
• It will not be possible to sync the device or even charge it.

Cable inscriptions and packaging

Before reaching the shipper itself, the packaging can be evaluated and also identified whether the product is of reliable origin or not. In this case, the accessories and cables must be duly certified by the seal MFI in the packaging.

If you come across some of the icons below, there is also an indication that the product there is original from Apple. The difference is that this is a more old display.

When you open the box and come across the cables, also check if there are inscriptions on them. In this case, there are three variations that indicate its originality, namely: “Designed by Apple in California", followed by "Assembled in China","Assembled in Vietnam" or "Brazilian industry".

Comparing the Lightning End

One of the most important parts of the cable is precisely the input that connects to the iPhone, also known as lightning. Below you will see some examples of original and certified models, as well as those that are counterfeit and do not have any security by certification.

According to Apple, its cables and accessories are equipped with certain patterns that can help you identify if it is, in fact, an original accessory. Next, you can check the following characteristics in original chargers:

• Single piece;
• Regular;
• Rounded with gold or silver colored contacts;
• Apple connector width and length are consistent (7,7mm x 12mm);
• Gray/metallic fitting.

Already in Lightning cables false, you can identify the following differences:

• More than one piece;
• Rough or inconsistent finish;
• Square contacts with uneven surface;
• Variation in width, length or thickness;
• White or black fitting.

Comparing the USB end

And, of course, we must also show the differences that we see in the part that comprises the extremity USB, the one that connects to the charger's power source. Among the features seen in original USB, these are the most obvious points:

And below you can see some models of counterfeit USB:

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