# Wireless Chargers Use More Power Than Wired, But Is It Enough To Care About? - SlashGear

> Wireless Chargers Use More Power Than Wired, But Is It Enough To Care About? Smartphones are getting better, and they've experienced quite the advancement in the past two decades since the launch of the first iPhone in…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2203636/wireless-vs-wired-charger-power-consumption-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bf08d8b9e61b2a28580e6)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #android
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