Can I charge my iPhone 13 with old charger?

Any previous iPhone charger you've used in the past to charge an iPhone will be fine. If the charging brick is USB A to lightning, as was the case with older charging bricks its fine to use with iPhone 13. You only need a 20W USB C brick if you want to use Fast Charging on your iPhone 13.
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Does iPhone 13 need a different charger?

Your iPhone 13 doesn't include a charger, but it does include a USB-C to Lightning cable. If your old charger adapters have a rectangular USB-A port, this cable won't fit and you need a new charger adapter.
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Is it OK to use an old charger on a new iPhone?

You can charge your brand new iPhone with the dusty old basic Apple 5W USB-A power adapter that came with your old iPhone 6. It'll deliver a simple and slow charge that will get the job done. The same goes for nearly every other phone on the market.
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Which charger is best for iPhone 13?

Apple 20W USB-C power adapter.
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Will 5W charger damage iPhone 13?

Don't use the old 5W charger/non Apple charger

Your iPhone 13 supports the fairly fast 20W charging standard and hence, it is ideal you use it to its full potential everyday.
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Is it better to charge iPhone with 5W or 20W?

The standard 5W adapter takes 3.5 hours or more to charge an iPhone 11 entirely. Assuming the iPhone 12 has a similar battery size as iPhone 11 and adopts the same fast charging technology, the 20W fast charger will be able to charge up to 50% in 30 minutes, and up to 100% in 2 hours and 8 minutes or so.
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Is it OK to use 12W charger for iPhone 13?

You can use the Apple 12W USB Power Adapter to charge your iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple accessories, like AirPods and Siri Remote. Just connect your device to the power adapter with the USB to Lightning cable, or Apple Watch charger that came with your device.
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Does fast charging reduce battery life iPhone 13?

You'd think with all that extra power there could be a risk to your battery. From our findings though, fast charging doesn't cause any more damage to your phone than standard charging. It will get hotter, but not at extreme enough levels that would cause noticeable harm.
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How do I charge my new iPhone 13?

Charge the battery
  1. Connect iPhone to a power outlet using the charging cable (included) and an Apple USB power adapter (sold separately). ...
  2. Place iPhone face up on MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Duo Charger (connected to Apple 20W USB-C power adapter or other compatible power adapter) or on a Qi-certified charger.
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Is a 20W charger good for iPhone 13?

Most 20W wall adapters work with the iPhone series 13 lineup, but if you're rocking the new iPhone 13 Pro Max, you'll benefit from faster charging with a 30W wall charger. That's because the largest of the iPhones charge at 27W.
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Does using a non Apple charger ruin your battery?

Using a non-Apple charger is very unlikely to ruin your battery. And in the case of the iPhone and iPad, third-party chargers are very common. The Mac is slightly different, and particularly for those MacBooks with MagSafe connectors, it's best to use an Apple charger.
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Is it safe to use an old charger for iPhone 12?

Despite featuring the proprietary lightning port, iPhones and all Apple-made chargers already use the industry standard USB-Power Delivery spec, which means existing chargers will work perfectly fine with the upcoming USB-C iPhone.
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Will using an old iPhone charger damage the iPhone 12?

But that's not the question. Just know that you're perfectly safe using the old 5W charger on the iPhone 12, as well as the 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max and all iPhones released since the iPhone 5.
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Is Apple 20W charger worth it?

It depends. Say you have to leave in ten minutes, and your iPhone 11 only has a 10% charge, how much can you charge before you need to go? Using a 20W charger provides an extra 20% of power to the battery (17% with an 18W charger). However, 30% won't reassure most people, so taking a power bank is the only option.
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Does it matter what charger I use for my iPhone?

You can use either a USB-A to Lightning cable or the newer USB-C to Lightning cable with your iPhone. You can use any of the adapters listed below to charge your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod. You can also use a Mac USB-C Power Adapter or third-party adapters that comply with applicable safety standards.
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Can I use my old charger with my new phone?

New phones will likely recognize old chargers at lower voltages than the charger designed to go with the phone. However, the phone will adjust to the old charger's voltage, meaning that the phone itself and the battery will not be harmed.
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When should I charge my iPhone 13?

Shomes recommends charging your iPhone as it needs it. If you go to sleep and it has a 40 or 50 percent charge, leave it. Then charge it some time during the next day when it gets into the red. That way, the battery won't be stressed, and its health will last way longer than it will when overnight charging.
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How do I charge my iPhone 13 for the first time?

Charge the battery
  1. Connect iPhone to a power outlet using the charging cable (included) and an Apple USB power adapter (sold separately). ...
  2. Place iPhone face up on MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Duo Charger (connected to Apple 20W USB-C power adapter or other compatible power adapter) or on a Qi-certified charger.
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Will 10W charger hurt iPhone 13?

If it is a quality charger, no. The iPhone itself regulates what percentage of power is pulled from a 10W capable source. Currently that is maximum 7.5W. The 10W simply refers to the maximum capability of the charger, not the phone.
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Do you need 20W charger for iPhone 13?

Note: For fast charging, iPhone 12, iPhone SE (3rd generation), and later models require a power adapter with a minimum power output of 20 watts, such as the Apple 20W USB power adapter. If you use a third-party power adapter, it should meet these recommended specifications: Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase.
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Is it OK to use 12W charger for iPhone 13?

You can use the Apple 12W USB Power Adapter to charge your iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple accessories, like AirPods and Siri Remote. Just connect your device to the power adapter with the USB to Lightning cable, or Apple Watch charger that came with your device.
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Is it safe to charge iPhone 13 with 20W?

There's no problem. or it has affected the health of the battery? Apple's 20W power adaptor is the ideal device to charge ANY iPhone or iPad. The actual charger is built-in to the iPhone or iPad so it will ALWAYS protect itself and only draw as much power from the adaptor as it needs.
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How long can iPhone 13 battery last?

The iPhone 13 includes up to 19 hours of video playback, up to 15 hours of streamed video playback and up to 75 hours of audio playback. You can compare the battery life of various models on this website.
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How long does it take to charge an iPhone 13 with a regular charger?

As long as you own an iPhone 8 or later, you can fast-charge your phone from dead back up to around 50% battery in about 30 minutes. If you have an hour to spare, you can fully charge it.
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Should you fully charge your new iPhone 13?

It is not necessary, and is actually a bad idea for a Lithium Ion battery. Just charge when convenient, but the best practice is to charge overnight, every night, with Optimized Charging enabled. Also enable automatic backup and the phone will back up overnight, every night.
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