How bad are iPhone 5 chargers?

I've had my iPhone for about a year now, I've bought around 5-6 charger cables because after some time, they seriously don't work anymore. Even my mum has changed them … Show more

I've had my iPhone 4s since 7 months and I still have the charger that came with it! I treat my charger like my animals because everyone says they break so easily! My advice, do not roll the charger up like always carry it so it isn't buckled up! 2. Don't pull on the chord when trying to take it from the wall because you can damage the wires! Mine works perfect!

I have no problem with the chord that came with my 5S, I don't know how people are breaking theirs unless they are just grabbing the chord and yanking it out all the time, which I guess is what most are doing.

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