It charges fine and holds a charge too. I researched for quite a while before deciding on this case. These are always too expensive on amazon but I dont trust any other kind of sock. That being said, the case itself is very cute and feels really sturdy. They run a bit on the small side though so I ordered a half size up. Its what it is, a cheap little purse. I love the extra elastic placed in the strap and a real buckle (instead of velcro-like fasteners). I have a small 4 door, Mazda 3. A larger hex head screw would have given the stand more rigidity. When I?m on a walk, I don?t want to hear anything but my music clearly.