Apple's iPhone X supports both fast-charging via Lightning and wireless charging via a compatible Qi pad or dock, but neither option is available out-of-the-box.
Using a and a , an iPhone X can be charged from 0 to 50 percent in about 30 minutes. This worked perfectly in our .
The catch though is that Apple is still bundling a 5-watt adapter, which if used takes as long to charge as ever.
For wireless charging the device supports 5-watt , but nothing comes included. Indeed Apple is still working on its , which won't be available until sometime next year.
A future software update from Apple will support 7.5-watt charging. Conceivably the code could be buried in iOS 11.2, which recently .
The iPhone X will officially ship on Friday, Nov. 3. Pre-orders are already spoken for in spite of a $999 pricetag, but it may be possible to find one at an Apple store by camping out several hours ahead of opening.
Where to buy
The following wireless charging pads can be ordered now ahead of the iPhone X's arrival.
Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad for @ Amazon (Free shipping)
SurgeDisk Wireless Charger Bamboo Qi Charging Pad for @ Amazon (Free shipping)
Yolike Wood Grain Fast Wireless Charger for @ Amazon (Free shipping)
Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad for @ Apple (Free shipping)
Mophie Wireless Charging Base for @ Apple (Free shipping)