No one likes dealing with wires! Despite various technologies like Wi-Fi that eliminate wires between devices, there was no solution for charging devices without connecting to a wall socket. Then came wireless charging, allowing people to charge their smartphones and portable devices without physically connecting them. Simply plug the wireless charger pad into a socket and ensure it’s within four centimeters of your smartphone.
Next time you receive a call, no need to disconnect your device from the wall socket; simply pick up your smartphone from the pad and start talking. Nor do you have to worry about finding a matching charging cable if you own a wireless charger pad and compatible device. If you find these features useful, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten wireless chargers with stunning features and compatibility, especially tailored for popular smartphones in the market.
It’s worth noting that we’re listing wireless chargers that work with Qi charging—an interface standard for wireless charging technologies. For your information, popular smartphone manufacturers comply with Qi.
Top 10 Wireless Chargers for Your Smartphone
1. CHOE UPGRADED Qi Wireless Charger
If you seek a sleek Qi-based wireless charger, consider CHOE’s offering. While it lacks an adapter, any Micro-USB adaptor will power the Qi Wireless Charging pad. Note, however, that it does not include a receiver. Customer reviews are positive. Keep in mind, if your protective case exceeds 5 mm in thickness, charging may be affected.
Compatible with the following devices:
| Brand | Model |
|---|---|
| Qi enabled devices with built-in receivers (no additional Qi receiver required)* | |
| Nokia | Nokia Lumia 1020, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 928 |
| HTC | HTC 8X, HTC Droid DNA, HTC Rzound, HTC Incredible 4G LTE, HTC Droid Incredible 2 |
| Motorola | Moto Droid Turbo, Motorola Moto 360 Smart Watch, Moto Droid Maxx, Droid Mini, Motorola Ultra M, Motorola Droid Bionic |
| Google Nexus 6, Google Nexus 4, Google Nexus 5, Google Nexus 7(2013) | |
| LG | LG D1L, LG LTE2, LG G2 (Verizon) |
| Other | Blackberry Z30 (Verizon), Pentax WG-III camera |
| Qi receiver to be purchased separately | |
| Samsung | Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
| Apple | iPhone 6, iPhone 6Plus, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S |
| Nokia | Nokia 925, Nokia 720, Nokia 820 |
2. PowerBot PB1020
- Price: $15.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
Compatible with all Qi-enabled / Qi-equipped devices mentioned above.
3. CHOE Stadium Qi Wireless Charger
- Price: $27.69
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
Compatible with devices listed below:
| Brand | Model |
|---|---|
| Qi-enabled devices with built-in receivers (no additional Qi receiver required)* | |
| Nokia | Nokia Lumia 1020, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 928 |
| HTC | HTC 8X, HTC Droid DNA, HTC Rzound, HTC Incredible 4G LTE |
| Motorola | Motorola Moto 360 Smart Watch, Moto Droid Maxx, Droid Mini |
| Google Nexus 6, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7(2013) | |
| LG | LG D1L, LG LTE2, LG G2 |
| Other | Pentax WG-III camera, SONY Xperia Z3V |
| Qi receiver to be purchased separately | |
| Samsung | Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 |
| Apple | iPhone 6, iPhone 6Plus, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S (External receiver required) |
| Nokia | Nokia 925, Nokia 720 |
| Nokia | Nokia 820 (External receiver required) |
4. Samsung Mini Wireless Charging Pad
- Price: $41.79
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
Compatible with Qi-enabled devices like Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, and Note 3 (Galaxy smartphones need Wireless Charging Battery Covers, sold separately.)
5. Anker Ultra-slim Wireless Charging Pad
- Price: $22.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
Compatible with Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Nexus 7 2nd Gen, Nexus 4, 5, 6, LG Optimus Vu2, G2, G3, Motorola Droid Maxx, Mini, Nokia Lumia 920, 1020, 928, HTC 8X (not UK version), Droid DNA, Rzound
Smartphones with Wireless charging adapter: Galaxy S5, S4, S3, Note 4, Note 3 (excluding Verizon version), Note 2, Nokia Lumia 820, iPhone 6, 5s, 5c, 5, 4, 4S, 3G, Pentax WG-3 Camera, Blackberry Z30
6. RAVPower Wireless Charging Pad
- Price: $19.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
Compatible with all devices listed above.
7. Itian Qi Wireless Charger
- Price: $23.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
Compatible with all Qi-enabled / Qi equipped devices.
8. Qi Infinity Power Wireless Desktop Charger
- Price: $44.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
Compatible with all devices listed in the first table.
9. Yootech Qi Wireless Charging Pad
Compared to others listed here, Yootech Qi Wireless Charging Pad is more compact and portable. Its intelligent induction technology prevents overcharging by entering standby mode. Note that if you use a heart-rate monitor, keep it 50cm away from the pad to avoid interference. Otherwise, it’s safe to charge your phone.
Compatible with all devices listed in the first table.
10. Nexcon Qi Enabled Wireless Charger
- Price: $9.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon.com
| Brand | Model |
|---|---|
| Qi enabled devices with built-in receivers (no additional Qi receiver required)* | |
| Google Nexus 5, Nexus 4 | |
| Nokia | Nokia Lumia 928, Lumia 920 |
| HTC | HTC 8X, HTC Droid DNA, Rzound, Incredible 4G LTE |
| Motorola | Moto Droid Maxx, Moto Droid Mini |
| LG | LG D1L, LG LTE2, LG G2 |
| Qi receiver to be purchased separately | |
| Samsung | Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note2, Samsung Galaxy Note3 |
| Nokia | Nokia 925, Nokia 720 |
| External Qi compatible receiver required models | |
| Other | iPhones, Nokia 820 |
Have you ditched your charging wires? If yes, share which wireless charger assisted you!
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
