QUOTE(QuickFire @ Jan 1 2014, 09:57 PM)
Guys just got my nexus 5. Since I don't have an international plug adapter yet, can I use my current iPhone charger (with USB port) to charge instead? Voltage is fine. Its 1A so it will charge slower. But apart from that is there anything I should worry about?
Nexus 5 adapter output is 5V and 1.2A.
something interesting that i found on internet that might be important to everyone to be aware of including myself as i am also doing the wrong thing using lower amp adapter to charge my Nexus 5.
Here is a check list I copied from
www.topmic.com.
It apply to notebook adapter but i believe the concept is same.
The following three condition should be met for you to use this charger safely.
1) Output Voltage is within +/- 5% of your old charger's output.
For example, if your old charger provides 19.5V, then you can use a charger that provides 20.5V or 18.5V.
2) Output Current is the same or higher than that of your old charger.
For example, if your original adapter provides 3.42 Amps, then you can use a charger that provides 3.42 Amps, 3.9 Amps or higher.
3) Connector tip must fit securely into your laptop.
Therefore : you need a match or higher current, otherwise it can cause overheating, might as well not function properly, even, shorten your battery life.
Meaning, I can't use my blackberry adapter with 0.8A.