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Everything you need to know about charging your iPhone 8 (in pictures)

Using the supplied cable and charger isn't the best way to charge your new iPhone 8. But it's also not the worst.
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Contributing Writer
Charging using Apple supplied USB charger
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Charging using Apple supplied USB charger

Charging using high-power USB charger
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Charging using high-power USB charger

Wireless charging using RAVPower 15W charging pad (with case)
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Wireless charging using RAVPower 15W charging pad (with case)

Wireless charging using RAVPower 15W charging pad (without case)
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Wireless charging using RAVPower 15W charging pad (without case)

USB-C fast charging
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USB-C fast charging

USB-C fast charging drops to standard at 80 percent battery charge
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USB-C fast charging drops to standard at 80 percent battery charge

I tested LOTs of third-party USB-C to Lightning cables - non worked right
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I tested LOTs of third-party USB-C to Lightning cables - non worked right

For fast charging the iPhone 8, you need this cable
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For fast charging the iPhone 8, you need this cable

Apple 29W USB-C charger
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Apple 29W USB-C charger

Apple USB-C to Lightning cable
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Apple USB-C to Lightning cable

Anker Premium 5-port 60W USB charger
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Anker Premium 5-port 60W USB charger

Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C powerbank
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Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C powerbank

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