5 Universal iPhone Accessories

Apple tries to present us with a new phone every year, and we see many changes, which are also reflected in the accessories. With some models, we have great compatibility with protectors and silicone cases, and with others, we have no compatibility at all with protective accessories.

Due to the significant development of the brand, we also have a large availability of accessories all over the world, which makes it easier for us to find a suitable accessory for our model.

On the global market, you can find general and universal accessories that fit almost any model after 2013. The models with the Lightning socket, glass protective covers on the back, and those that support MagSafe technology.

In this article, we'll give you some ideas for versatile accessories. Some of them fit all newer models and others have specific model requirements, but we'll provide more information under each accessory.

• Fast iPhone charger with Type-C and 20W power

In 2020, Apple announced that they will remove some accessories from their factory packaging. This decision was made to reduce the impact of iPhones on the environment. The decision was announced with the premiere of the 12th series. Thus, the adapter and headphones, which were standard accessories in every single box in the previous series, were removed from the boxes.

The fast charger allows charging any iPhone with almost 4x more power. This power is reflected in charging up to 50% of the capacity in 30 minutes, which is a noticeable difference compared to the classic charger.

Compatibility:  Fast charging was first introduced in the iPhone 8 and its larger counterpart, the 8 Plus. All subsequent models up to the 14th series (including) support quick charge.

See more

• Headphones for iPhone with Lightning jack

With the removal of the adapters, Apple also removed the headphones from their factory packaging. Thus, users became obliged to buy additional headphones to use to listen to music or hands-free while driving. The goal was again related to reducing e-waste in the environment. The headphones sound very high quality and their design allows for much more comfortable and constant wearing.

Compatibility:  The headphones are compatible with any model that uses a Lightning jack. The oldest phone with such a socket is the iPhone 5S from 2013, and the latest models from the 14th series of 2022 still have this socket. All of the above and models in between work with these headphones.

See more

• Portable battery with fast wired and quick wireless charging

The portable battery is very convenient to carry and practical when traveling and walking. There are many reasons why you would want to have such a portable battery. For example, if you travel abroad and do not take into account that they use a different contact standard there. Or while traveling or walking outside. Having a portable battery would save you from the unpleasant feeling of battery shortage. The particular battery we've listed here also has a few extra goodies. It supports fast charging and can be charged relatively quickly. There are two USB outputs and one Type-C input for charging, and this socket can also serve as an output for fast charging your phone. The battery supports standard wireless charging up to 15W power and has a magnet for the special models with MagSafe technology.

Compatibility:

• Standard charging - all phones;
• Fast charging - any iPhone from 8 to 14 (inclusive);
• Wireless charging - every iPhone from the 8th to the 14th series (inclusive);
• Wireless charging with a magnet - every iPhone from the 12th to the 14th series (inclusive).

See more

• Wireless iPhone charger with 15W power

All newer iPhone models can be charged wirelessly. If yours has glass on the back, then it supports wireless charging. All models after 2017 support this extra. However, it is important when buying this type of charger that you check if it supports IQ wireless charging. Not all support it and not all work with iPhones.

This type of charger has its great advantage when we sleep and don't want to get involved with cables. We just pick up the phone and go, without the commitment of searching for the phone jack or digging through our cable.

This type of charger has its downside, and that is that to charge the phone, it must be close to the charger. This means you can use it and charge it at the same time - only when the phone is placed in a stationary position. If you pull the phone away for a moment, it will stop charging.

Compatibility:  All Apple phones from the 8th to the 14th series (inclusive).

See more

• Wireless MagSafe iPhone charger with 15W power

In 2020, Apple presented us with their first smartphone with their MagSafe technology, which attaches chargers using a magnet. All models from and after the 12 series feature this innovative charging method.

With the help of the magnet, you can safely move the phone and use it, while the phone continues to charge. Another advantage of MagSafe technology is that the magnets fix the phone with the charger in the perfect position - so charging becomes 100% efficient and a maximum power of up to 15 watts can be used.

Compatibility: All iPhone models from the 12th series to the iPhone 14 series (inclusive).

See more