Smartphone Docks

Smartphone dock - Practical stand and charger for your smartphone

A smartphone dock serves as both a practical stand for your iPhone or Android smartphone, while also functioning as a charger for the phone.

With a smartphone dock at hand, you can always keep track of where your smartphone is.

You can also be sure it is charged when you need it, while it looks nice, as your smartphone isn't lying around your home.

We have a selection of different smartphone docks on our site.

5 things to consider before you buy a smartphone dock

If it’s your first time looking for a smartphone dock and you don’t have much knowledge about that type of device, then it’s time to read further below.

We will cover the various smartphone docks for Android and iOS that are available on the market for smartphone accessories.

You will also gain insights into the different outputs available in various smartphone docks.

#1 - Smartphone dock for Android

There are many different versions of smartphone docks for Android, and they can all be used for charging your smartphone and to keep it standing while they do their job.

You can place a smartphone dock near the nearest socket at, for example, your nightstand, so your smartphone can be charged for the next day.

The general connector type used for the USB charger in the socket or for your computer, if you want to charge the smartphone while transferring data, is USB-A.

However, for the smartphone itself, there may be differences in what types of connectors the various versions of smartphone docks have, as, of course, there is a difference in smartphones depending on brand and model.

If you have, for example, a smartphone with a micro USB connector type, you should look for a smartphone dock that can support the same connector type so you can be sure it can actually charge your device.

Newer smartphones now use the USB-C 3.1 connector type, which has the advantages of being flexible and fast for charging your devices.

A special advantage of USB-C 3.1 is that it can fit into the socket on your smartphone regardless of how it is oriented, so you won’t risk plugging your smartphone into the smartphone dock incorrectly.

#2 - Smartphone dock for iPhone

If you own an iPhone and want to find a smartphone dock for it, you should look for a version that is generally designed for iPhones.

A smartphone dock for iOS is not much different in its construction from the smartphone docks designed for Android.

The only notable difference is, of course, that it uses Lightning as the primary connector type, which is known to be used for iPhones.

The smart thing about a smartphone dock for iOS is that it can be used for all models of iPhones, as they generally have the same Lightning connector type.

Just like the smartphone dock for Android, you can connect the iOS smartphone dock to your computer if, for example, you want to transfer data like pictures or videos from your iPhone to it.

#3 - Smartphone docks with power bank

Using power banks is very popular, as they can transfer a significant amount of power for charging various battery-powered devices.

There are smartphone docks that include both a charger and a power bank, giving you two options when it comes to charging your smartphone.

The variant of a smartphone dock with a power bank is not different in how you use it, as you can also keep your smartphone standing upright while it charges.

The power bank part can have a battery capacity of around 2000 mAh.

Since the power bank is on the charger, you will always have a charged power bank with you when you go out.

A smartphone dock with a power bank can take about a couple of hours to recharge after it has been drained.

A smartphone dock with a power bank supports connector types such as these:

• Lightning
• Micro USB
• USB-C

#4 - Output in smartphone docks

There can be significant differences in output among the different types of smartphone docks.

The more output a smartphone dock has, the faster it is at charging your smartphone.

So if you prefer faster charging for your smartphone, it's obviously wise to opt for a smartphone dock with a high output.

If you don’t mind slower charging, you can settle for a smartphone dock with an output of, for example, 10 V.

Here are examples of different outputs in smartphone docks:

• 5 V
• 9 V
• 12 V
• 15 V
• 24 V

#5 - Sizes and color selection in smartphone docks

Smartphone docks come in many different sizes, as this also relates to their design.

Most smartphone docks on the market are compact in size, so having a smartphone dock sitting on your desk or nightstand doesn't take up much space.

Many smartphone docks look very decorative in their design, so you can easily find a version that looks smart on your desk.

Smartphone docks can also be purchased in many different colors, without impacting any features, so they are only relevant for their design.

Here are examples of colors available for smartphone docks:

• Multicolored
• Blue
• Black
• Green
• Red