Unfortunately, the Qi wireless charging accessory doesn't come cheap, and the official Moto 360 charger, which props up your smartwatch up so you can see it comfortably on a desk on night stand, costs $ 39.99 at Best Buy.
Not exact matches
Apple said only that the
wireless charging accessory would be available next year some time and it didn't say how much it would cost.
Don't forget about Nokia's
wireless charging tech too, which is still pretty cool, even if it
does require additional
accessories.
Both phones can be
charged up quickly using the included
accessories, though the S9
does boast fast
wireless charging if you're into that sort of thing.
Whilst the iPhone 8, iPhone X and newer Windows and Android phones can readily be used with in - car
wireless chargers, iPhones prior to the iPhone 8 don't have a built - in
wireless charging capability yet and require a Qi - compatible
accessory first.
These smartphones can be
charged wirelessly by simply placing them on a surface charger, while phones that don't have built - in
wireless charging capabilities can still benefit from
wireless charging thanks to the use of
wireless charging accessories that can be added to a device.
You don't need an
accessory for Qi
wireless charging, which makes the Nexus 6 battery that much better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 sans the non-user-replaceable aspect.
Both devices
do come with fast
charging capabilities, and the Galaxy Note 5 also comes with built - in support for both the PMA and Qi standards of
wireless charging, while the Galaxy Note 4 requires additional
accessories.
Other more expensive models
do include some additional extra features though, such as more advanced mobile payment options,
wireless charging, modular
accessories, etc..
This charger doesn't come with fast
charging tech enabled, so you will have your patience tested if you're switching from a fast
charging accessory such as Samsung's most recent
wireless charger.
While it's offered
wireless charging accessories for its handsets going back years by now, you'd be forgiven for considering these efforts to be afterthoughts: with the need to purchase and install optional
charging backs, the company's solutions didn't feel much better than hacky third - party solutions.
It's a noticeable change in shape, but somehow it doesn't feel quite as bulky as the GS4
did with its
wireless charging accessory.