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Unveiling the Wonders of Fast Charging Technology on Smartphones
1. What is fast charging technology on phones?
To meet the growing demand for mobile phone battery usage, various accessories have emerged such as batteries and power banks. With fast charging technology, you no longer need to carry an extra battery or power bank with you every day. Fast charging is a feature integrated into many smartphones today, especially since 2018.
Simply put, fast charging is a feature that helps you charge your phone battery faster, reducing the time it takes to fully charge. The basic USB charging cable specifications are 0.5A, 5V, and 2.5W. Fast charging technology has higher specifications, such as Huawei's SuperCharge 2.0 at 10V, 4A & 40W (16 times faster) and Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging at 15W (6 times faster).
=>List of devices supporting Quick Charge 3.0 and 2.0
2. Working principle of fast charging technology
Principles of Fast Charging Technology
Fast charging technology utilizes high output voltage to charge the battery faster. Once the battery is nearly full, the current is reduced back to normal levels through the integrated chip in the charging adapter.
Irregular changes in current can adversely affect the device components. Therefore, it is crucial not to use fast charging cables that are incompatible or unsupported by your phone. For supported phone models, manufacturers have calculated to ensure stable operation under all conditions.
3. Popular Fast Charging Technologies Today
Emerging Fast Charging Technologies
Oppo's Super VOOC Flash Charge
Oppo's super-fast charging technology is a revolution in quick charge technology. With the ability to provide 2 hours of usage in just 15 minutes of charging, Super VOOC unleashes the potential for rapid energy transfer, charging a smartphone from 0 to 100% in less than 40 minutes (Oppo R17 Pro with a 3,700mAh battery).
Huawei's Super Charge 2.0
Huawei introduces its latest fast charging technology, Super Charge 2.0, on the Mate 20 Pro (4200mAh battery), charging up to 70% in 30 minutes. Super Charge 2.0 features an integrated safety system certified by Germany's TÜV.
OnePlus Warp Charge
OnePlus recently unveiled the McLaren OnePlus 6T with 10GB RAM. The new Warp Charge feature on the McLaren OnePlus 6T uses a 30W power source, capable of charging 50% in just 20 minutes. Unlike other devices that dissipate heat while charging, the Warp Charge system keeps the phone cool throughout the process.
Google's 18W Fast Charging
The newly launched Google Pixel 3 utilizes a USB-C charging cable to maximize charging power, capable of charging from 0 to 40% in just 40 minutes.
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0
Quick Charge 4.0 technology extends battery life up to 5 hours with just 5 minutes of charging. This fast charging feature is included with the Xiaomi Mi A2 in India. Quick Charge 4.0 boasts a 20% faster charging speed with 30% higher efficiency. It is compatible with phones featuring Snapdragon 660, Snapdragon 670, Snapdragon 710, and Snapdragon 845 processors.
4. How to check if your phone supports fast charging?
To check if your phone supports fast charging, the simplest way is to visit the website of the electronics store that sells the model, search for technical specifications, and determine the support for fast charging.
Some smartphone brands allow users to customize the fast charging feature on their phones. Navigate to the 'Settings' section on your device, go to 'Battery,' and select 'Advanced settings' to check for the fast charging feature. If available, you can easily toggle this feature on/off as desired.
For smartphones equipped with fast charging capabilities, the included charger will always operate in fast charging mode to reduce charging time. These chargers often bear labels such as 'quick charging' or 'fast charging.' Check your charger before exploring device settings.
