topic Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging in Z Series

Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Cj-9 — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:29:15 GMT

Hi all, I've currently got the Xperia Z and love it but looking to upgrade to the Z3

Had a quick google and search on forums but I can't find the answer.

With the Z3 which is quicker to charge by, the Micro-USB port, or the Magnetic Charger port?

Assuming they are both off a wall not a computer, and so would be at 2.1 A not 1 A.

Also anyone with a Z3, what's the rough charging times you tend to see?

Cheers!

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Qatrium — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:02:57 GMT

From my experience, both ways charge nearly at the same rate.

Some people report slower charging via magnetic connector, but it seems this was due to oxidation/dirt/scratches on either the magnetic charger of port on the phone.

For myself I prefer magnetic dock charging, works great with daydream applications like Timely, so I have a virtual clock alarm beside my bed while sleeping. And of course you don't have to open the flap cover to access the micro-USB port.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Hampus — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:56:30 GMT

Hi,

Just like Quester said and as I experience this, there's no noticable difference in charging time using micro USB or charging dock. Mostly I use the charging dock for my Z3 and the charging time is around 3-3½ hours.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Cj-9 — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:53:41 GMT

Thanks for the replies!

I was hoping that was the case rather than the magnetic being slower, since I plan on using magnetic more so I don't have to open the flaps as much, since it's a right faff on my XZ to the extent that the rubber seal has become damaged (half fallen off) and so doesn't close!!

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Uliwooly — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:04:36 GMT

The faster way to charge the phone is

Phone off + Wall charger

Phone on + Wall charger (ariplane mode)

Phone on + Wall charger

Phone off + computer (this will vary depending on the output of the usb port)

Phone on + computer (this will vary depending on the output of the usb port) ariplane mode

Phone on + computer (this will vary depending on the output of the usb port)

Phone off + magnetic charger

Phone on + magnetic charger (airplane mode)

Phone on + magnetic charger

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Cj-9 — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:16:51 GMT

Surely the magnetic charger is a USB (male) to magnetic, and so could be done from the wall charger (with USB Female) and so would be up at the same sort of charge times as the Wall charger, and not below that of using a computer, which has an output of 0.5 - 1 A, compared to using my USB charger which is between 1 - 2.1 A output.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

martinmrmus — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:50:00 GMT

i use to charge with magnetic port. im too lazy open flat:D

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

liang5755 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 03:27:31 GMT

can I use 2 adapter charging together to charge a phone? one charging in micro-USB port, another charging in magnetic charging port.

Or can I charging my phone using magnetic charging port when i transfering file to PC using USB cable?

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Cj-9 — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:16:45 GMT

I've not tried using both, but I don't think this would work and could potentially overheat your phone, I wouldn't risk it!

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

delixis — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 06:41:33 GMT

My DK 45 magnetic charging dock with Aukey QC 2.0 work great with my Z3 SO-01G.
Charging rate always be at 1.4 Amp untill close to 95-97% the drop to 500 to 700 mAmp untill full, the same rate as USB charging (using ampare app). Unfortunately, I don't have USB volt and ampare meter, yet. But it on the way, until the I will be back to report it.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Vibrantlinda196 — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 17:29:19 GMT

Hi. I'm going to charge my z2 doing both chargers now. I'll let you know.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Zero3hero — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 17:57:27 GMT

Kaboom!! Lol 😁

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Vibrantlinda196 — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 17:58:48 GMT

Seems to counteract each other. And doesn't charge faster.it's better with just one charger in, it even went down by 1% when I last looked.so I think we have found the answer

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Vibrantlinda196 — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:00:52 GMT

No Kaboom!! 😜😛as I've only allowed it to charge for half hour. It did feel a little warmer, but not hot as I expected. Hope this helps.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

RaulP-G — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:24:05 GMT

Hi,

One point. I've heard that the drawback of using magnetic port is that if the magnet is too strong, it could lead to make the magnetic charging port in the phone come off. I recommend one of those cheap you can buy online connected to micro USB with an annoyingly weak magnet, it forces you to ensure the connection and sometimes loosens during charge, but you will make sure that the port in the phone will not come out over time.

Regards

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

EdUnit — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 01:39:33 GMT

My Z3 on Magnetic charging stops charging at 83% and the charge symbol and LED flashes.. I`ve heard this is common but not heard a solution

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

lokrsw — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 08:06:29 GMT

I've had same thing, just check connection, clean it if its dirty, or disconnect and connect cable, led flashes because charging rate is too low, i've also made a few test's by checking charging rating through usb and it was 1.45 mAh and by magnetic port only 1.01 mAh, rating is thereabout like this.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

EdUnit — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:41:04 GMT

Yesterdays update appears to have fixed this

I charged it in the dock last night with the phone on and it charged to 100%

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

EdUnit — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:42:52 GMT

Actually I was premature.. Charged it last night and it stopped at 83% and started flashing. Had to turn the phone off to get 100%. Do Sony ever fix any bugs in their updates. If something happens to my old Dad and he can't call because I've turned my phone off I'm gonna sue Sony.

Re: Magnetic Charging Vs Micro-USB charging

Hamouzkaaa — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 06:32:54 GMT

this answer might be a bit late, but however i own a z3 and i just a moment ago found out that if you use the magnetic cable with a fast charger the label on the Z3 will change to rapid charge but when i used the USB cable with the same charger it was saying charging slowly,

i hope that this would answer your question