Choosing the proper charger: How to extend battery life?

After thorough research, you have a brand new smartphone in your hand, but the battery doesn't last nearly as long as you expected. An unsuitable charger may be the key. What factors are most important in choosing the right one for optimal performance?

1. Compatibility

Compatibility is an absolutely key feature. Make sure the connectors and charging speed are suitable for your phone type.

2. Fast charging

If you want to use the fast charging function, first check if your smartphone is compatible with it. Investing in a charger with a power of 12W, 20W and higher will be ideal for fast charging.

3. Verified manufacturer

Trust verified manufacturers with good references like FIXED. Quality chargers have built-in safety mechanisms that protect your phone from overheating and overvoltage

4. Travel

If you travel a lot, consider a charger with a compact design and an adapter. Some chargers have universal connectors, which is ideal for international use.

5. Certification

Chargers with certifications such as CE, FCC or RoHS guarantee that the charger meets safety and environmental standards.

6. Chargers with multiple ports

Instead of the more common single-port chargers, you can use multi-port chargers that allow you to charge multiple devices at once. However, for optimal charging performance, it is important to ensure that the charger has sufficient power and is compatible with your electronics.

7. Connectors

Different types of connectors specific to each phone manufacturer or model are used to charge phones. Here are some of the most commonly used:

• USB-A : Still widely used classic connector, compatible with many older phones.
• Micro USB : Charging speed reaches 18W (9V/2A), used for older phones or devices. Compared to more modern technologies, it offers lower performance and charging speed.
• USB-C : Modern universal connector with higher charging speeds and data transfer. This double-sided connector is becoming a standard not only for new smartphones.
• Lightning : Used by Apple for iPhone or iPad devices. This double-sided connector offers fast charging and data transfers.

8. Charging standards and speeds

Due to the development of individual manufacturers' own technologies, this factor is slightly complicated. However, there are several fast charging standards, but the most common one is Qualcomm's Quick Charger protocol. Individual standards are compatible with each other, but only on the basis of Qualcomm Quick Charge. Therefore, if you charge a Samsung phone with a Xiaomi charger, you will not use Xiaomi HyperCharge, but "only" Quick Charge.

1. USB-IF: Power Delivery 3.1 - up to 140W
2. Qualcomm
1. Quick Charge 2.0: Up to 18 W
2. Quick Charge 3.0: Up to 18W
3. Quick Charge 4.0: Up to 27 W
4. Quick Charge 4.0+: Up to 27W
5. Quick Charge 5.0: Up to 100 W
3. Samsung Super Fast Charging: up to 45 W
4. Huawei SuperCharge: up to 66 W
5. OnePlus Warp Charge: up to 65W
6. OPPO SuperVOOC: up to 240W
7. Xiaomi HyperCharge: up to 300W
8. Apple Fast Charging (with USB Power Delivery - PD): up to 27 W
9. Google Pixel (with USB Power Delivery - PD): up to 23W

So let's sum it up: The charging speed depends on the specific phone model and the charger used. Always check your phone and charger specifications to get the fastest charging your phone supports. Enjoy it!