PhoneSoap - Basic UV-C Sanitizer - Black

Q: What is the difference between PhoneSoap Basic and PhoneSoap 3.0?

A: There is no USB port on the Basic model (The description on the Best Buy website was not accurate. I’ve bought one so I know). Phonesoap 3 has both USB-A and USB-C ports so that you can charge your phone and sanitize at the same time.

Q: When done sanitizing do you unplug it? Leave it plugged in and close it? It doesn`t say.

A: I unplugged it. If you leave it plugged in and close the lid, sanitizing process begins and light on outer lid comes on. It does turn off automatically after about ten minutes.

Q: How long/how many uses is the UV light effective? Can the bulbs be replaced? I've had to replace UV light bulbs in other products and was told they're typically effective for 1-2 years.

A: The specs say the bulbs are good for 4000 hours. If you follow the directions and sanitize the device after sanitizing items, it's good for 12,000 sanitizing cycles.

Q: Will this fit an iPhone 11 Pro Max?

A: It should. The interior dimensions are 3.625"wide, 6.75" long and 0.50"deep. The iphone 11 pro max is listed as 6.22 x3.06x0.32 inches. Those measurements i took are actually a little short of the true dimensions, but you'll will need a little maneuvering area to place and pickup the phone from the plastic film surface inside that must remain in place for the phonesoap to work. It is a nice little device. I leave it unplugged until I need it, usually after I come home after being out all day. Takes only 10 minutes. You place the phone inside, in standby mode, close the lid, plug it in, and a soft green lightening bolt glows from the top lid for 10 minutes and you're done. I have no proof that it works, but it gives a piece of mind, hoping that it does.

Q: This is for a gift. I know it's the "basic" model but is the word "basic" on the box? lol

A: Yes, it says “Phonesoap Basic” on the box.

Q: Will this fit an iPhone 13 pro max?

A: Yes, it fits mine with the case on.

Q: Will it fit a samsung galaxy s20 plus phone, & how many charges is it good for?

A: Yes, it will fit your S20. It fits my Note 10+ with the case on with room to spare on all sides.

Q: What are the various ways to have the phone charging while being sanitized

A: If you have either unit sold by Best Buy, Just keep it plugged in. Both units sold by Best Buy do not have rechargeable batteries so they must remain plugged in. If you want one with a rechargeable battery so that you don't have to keep it plugged in, you have to buy the Phonesoap to go. It's $99.99 at Phonesoap. It also comes with a fast charging exterior USB port and a C cable port to recharge your phone outside to the case and it's portable. Beware, the "move, up" unit that Best Buy sells has both ports but they both charge at a slow charge rate. Making that feature useless.