How Do You Pick the Right Charger for Your Phone?

Why is My Phone Charging Slowly?

Some reasons that your phone may be charging slowly include:

• The charger you have does not have the right protocol for your device
• The charger you have doesn’t have the right amount of power to charge your phone

How Can You Charge Your Phone Faster, and What Are the Requirements?

If you want to charge your phone faster, you can find fast-charging portable chargers and ensure you have the correct wattage and compatibility between your phone and charger.

Three cell phone charger types are typically sold:

• Universal (USB)
  • USB-C is the most common for phones and laptops
  • The important part is the protocol for the phone
    • Qualcomm’s Quick Charge versions 4 and 5 are both compatible with most phone models
    • For wireless charging, Qi is the most common
    • Some brands have specific names, for example, Samsung’s Super Fast Charging
  • Proprietary
    • These are OEM-specific chargers
      • However, support is limited to the manufacturer’s own products
    • Examples are OnePlus’ Warp Charge and Oppo’s SuperVOOC
  • Legacy
    • Chargers that pre-date USB-C are sometimes found in older technology
      • Examples are Quick Charge 3 and Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
    • These chargers have slowly phased out

How Can I Know My Phone's Charging Standard?

Wondering how to find a phone charger that will work for you? Both Android and iPhone have different charging standards. You’ll find Android- and iPhone-compatible phone chargers and their key features to note below:

iPhone Phone Charger

• Lightning to USB-C
  • Introduced for faster charging
  • It’s 20W and compatible with iPad Air and iPad Pro
  • Used for iPhone 8 onwards

Android Phone Charger

• Samsung
  • Micro USB
    • Most common chargers among Samsung Galaxy phones
      • The smallest side attaches to the phone
      • The larger side is known as USB-A
    • USB Type C
      • Used for newer models of phones
      • Affordable and common to find at any tech store

What Are Different Types of Chargers?

Are you wondering, “What type of charger does my phone use?” The market is plentiful with different charger types, and below are a few of them and their features:

• Mini USB Charger
  • Few devices use this form of charger
  • This charger is used for more durable smartphones since the charger itself is strong
• Micro USB
  • The most common form of charger
  • Two types of Micro USB cables: micro-A and micro-B
• USB-C Charger
  • This type of charger is commonly used for Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and other android smartphones
  • They’re industry-standard for charging and typically very affordable

How Much Power Will I Need to Charge My Phone?

The phone type you have determines how much power the device will need to charge. To learn how many watts you’ll need to charge your phone, you can look at the specification sheet that came with your phone. If you can’t find that, you can typically search for that information online as well.

Usually, most phones will need between 18-80W of power, but some will even exceed 120W of power.

What Are the Best Chargers That Rack to Door Recommends?

Rack to Door has a variety of chargers for devices. Take a look below and see what charger would be best for you:

AUKEY PA-D1 Focus Mix 30W Dual-Port PD Charger

This is an excellent charger for on-the-go people, with features like:

• Built-in technology to keep devices from overheating/overcharging
• Portability due to lightweight design
• Ability to be used with 20+ types of devices

AUKEY PA-B1 Omnia Mini 20W

The Omnia Mini charger is extremely compact yet mighty, with benefits including:

• 50% smaller than most portable chargers
• Easily fits in cramped spaces
• Has wide compatibility across devices

AUKEY Omnia Mix 65W

The AUKEY Omnia Mix 65W is an excellent phone charger with the following top traits:

• Advanced GaN power IC that allows up to 3x faster charging in a compact design
• The ability to charge different brands and products at the same time, such as a Macbook and a Pixel phone
• Output 65W power when a single port is used and 45W when the dual ports are used
• Built-in safeguards to protect devices against overheating and overcharging

AUKEY LC-A3 Aircore 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Stand

This 3-in-1 wireless charging stand is an excellent portable phone charger and includes several advantages, including:

• Has Qi wireless fast-charging up to 10W
• Wireless recharging for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time
• Excellent for travel with its lightweight and portable design
• Safe and easy to use, with features to protect devices from overheating

AUKEY LC-A1 Aircore Wireless Charger 15W Magnetic Qi Certified

A wireless charging stand is a perfect gift, and AUKEY has an Aircore Wireless charger that has top-of-the-line features, including:

• Wireless charging for up to three different Apple devices, such as an Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods
• Fewer wires, allowing you to keep a clutter-free work area
• Portable and compact design, allowing you to travel and keep your devices charged on the go
• Easy to use design—simply place devices on the charging stand, and they’ll instantly start to charge

Find the Best Charger for You from Rack to Door

Are you ready to find the right charger for your phone? Using the right charger can help your phone charge faster and protect it from overheating. Rack to Door has many portable chargers to choose from that are compatible with a variety of phone brands—get affordable, compact, and high-quality chargers that will keep your devices ready to use when you need them.