Mobile Tips: Is your mobile charger genuine or fake? Identify using these 5 methods

After a mobile charger breaks, many people use cheap and unauthorized chargers, thinking that the phone will just charge. However, this mindset can be dangerous, as a fake or low-quality charger can cause serious electrical damage to both the phone and you.

Chargers claiming to be “original” at low prices are easily found in the market, but there is no guarantee of their authenticity. Therefore, customers should exercise caution. Today, we will tell you how to easily check if your charger is genuine or fake, and whether it is safe.

Why are counterfeit chargers dangerous?

Fire hazard and overheating: Counterfeit chargers contain low-quality components, which can cause them to overheat during charging and pose a risk of short circuits or fire hazards.

Battery damage: Counterfeit chargers do not provide the correct current and voltage, which can degrade the charging cycle, cause the battery to swell quickly, and potentially cause serious damage to the mobile or battery.

Damage to internal parts: Counterfeit chargers can damage the phone's motherboard or charging IC by not providing the correct voltage, which can render the mobile completely unusable and weak.

Difference between original and fake charger?

Weight: A fake charger can cause serious damage to the phone's motherboard or charging IC if it does not provide the correct voltage, rendering the mobile completely unusable.

Labeling and Printing: Printing on the original charger is always clear, while the letters on a fake charger are blurred and any small mistake or error in the text is easily noticeable, which helps identify a fake charger.

Price: If the original charger is available for ₹1200 and is available in the market for only ₹250–₹300, it is less likely to be genuine. A fake charger may also have the company's name, but its quality is not as good as the original charger. Always consider the price difference between original and fake chargers.