How to Tell If Your Apple or Anker Charger Is Genuine (The MacBook/System Info Trick)

August 4, 2026

Counterfeit chargers are everywhere in Pakistan's market right now, and the risk isn't just a slower charge — a fake GaN charger can damage your battery or, in worse cases, your device's charging circuit. The good news: if you're using a MacBook, there's a fast way to check any USB-C charger's real identity before you trust it with your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook.

The MacBook / System Information Trick

Plug your charger into your MacBook (or into your iPhone/iPad while connected via a USB-C to Lightning or USB-C to USB-C cable and the phone is charging).
Open System Information (hold Option and click the Apple menu, or search “System Information” in Spotlight).
Click Power in the sidebar.
Look at AC Charger Information — a genuine Apple charger will show the correct Wattage, Name, Manufacturer, and Serial Number. Counterfeits often show blank fields, mismatched wattage, or a generic/missing manufacturer name.

For Anker chargers, the same principle applies — genuine Anker GaN chargers report accurate wattage and don't cause “Not Charging” or “Accessory Not Supported” warnings.

Other Genuine Charger Signs to Check

Weight and build: authentic chargers use higher-grade components and feel denser than knockoffs of the same size.
Fine print and certification marks: genuine Apple and Anker chargers carry clean, laser-etched (not stickered) regulatory markings.
Serial/QR verification: Apple accessories under warranty in Pakistan can usually be checked against Apple's official serial lookup; Anker products can be verified through Anker's official app or site.
Charging behavior: real GaN chargers ramp up to full advertised wattage quickly and stay stable; fakes often throttle, overheat, or ship at less than half their claimed output.

Buy Chargers You Don't Have to Second-Guess

The safest way to skip all of this is to buy from a source that only stocks originals. At AvaNext, all Apple and Anker chargers are genuine stock, verified before listing:

Running the System Information check the moment you unbox a new charger takes thirty seconds — cheap insurance against a device that costs a lot more to fix than a charger costs to replace.