2024-02-18 12:53:18
Fast charging types and voltages
At this point in the film, little introduction is needed to explain what fast charging is, although how it works and why they are able to charge so quickly is a mystery. Its trick is in the number of volts that it contains, which if we multiply it by the amperes, gives us the watts that appear in the technical sheets of the products. The more volts and amps there are, the more capacity the charger will have..
Fast charging is defined as being above the standard charge, although several years ago the difference between the two charges was minimal. At the moment, a capacity of 10 W is considered normal, while some manufacturers are already capable of developing loads with superhuman figures, such as Qualcomm’s 100W, Xiaomi’s 120W or OPPO’s 240W with its SuperVOOC technology, that’s nothing. The technologies used by both component and mobile terminal brands, although similar, are also varied:
- Quick Charge from Qualcomm, based on USB Power Delivery and one of the most popular among different brands.
- OPPO’s powerful Super VOOC technology.
- USB Power Delivery, technology used by the Google Pixel and that can reach up to 100W.
- Super Fast Charging de Samsung.
- SuperCharge de Huawei.
- MediaTek Pump Express, focused on load overheating.
- Warp Charge de OnePlus.
- Motorola TurboPower.
- Meizu Super mCharge, which is capable of supplying 55W of power.
But fast charging also presents problems, which are related to the wear of the battery itself. A greater flow of volts implies greater work for this component, causing its temperature to increase exponentially. That is why experts recommend using fast charging at essential times, such as before leaving the house or if you have to revive it because the battery is dead.
Companies have the issue of temperature as a fundamental mission, because It would help preserve the batteries for a longer time and that the mobile phone does not become engulfed in flames due to the heat. Some manufacturers like MediaTek have already designed technologies to not overheat the phone, so it is a trend that will be seen much more in the future.
Other aspects to take into account when choosing the charger
Once we know the types and power that fast charging handles, we must take into account other factors to choose a good charger, because not everything goes. And first of all, we have to make sure that our terminal can support that fast charging, something that can be checked from the technical sheets in Xataka if you do not have them on hand or do not know them. Another option, but only possible on Android, is to go to Settings > About > Battery and view the relative battery power data.