As our Smartphones are improved in performance and features, manufacturers are using large batteries. The old chargers were talking a lot of time to charge the device. Therefore, Fast Charging was introduced.

Qualcomm was the first to develop a Battery Charging Protocol called Quick Charging (QC) in 2013, which is also known as Fast Charging. The Technology is improved with every version. QC 5.0 is the current version.

Meanwhile, some users started speculating and spreading various myths about Quick Charging. Here we will debunk all the myths and answer the most asked questions regarding Fast Charging.

1. Mobile Charging is slow after 50% True

The battery accepts more power when it is empty. When it is half charged, it accepts less power. It gets even slower after 80% & 90%. Therefore mobile companies advertise how fast their device charge till 50%.

2. We should use the same brand charger. False

Fancy names like Turbo charger, Ultra fast charger, etc. are only for marketing purpose. You can use any certified charger. But, it should have the same output voltage for fast charging.

3. Fast Charging Affect Battery Life False

The Fast Charging Technology not only improved the Charger, but also the Batteries. Fast Charging wont damage the modern batteries in any way.

4. Using less voltage Charger will damage battery False

Modern Batteries are capable of handling high or low voltage. However, using less voltage charger will slow down the charging speed, but wont damage the battery.

5. Phone Charges Faster on Low Power Mode (Power Saver Mode) True

Technically, the Battery is charged at the same Speed. But, Power Save Mode stops background apps & services, which results in low consumption of battery. Therefore, the Battery seems to charge faster.

6. Phone Charges Faster on Airplane Mode True

Same as we explained previously. Airplane Mode blocks all the networks which results in less usage of battery. Therefore, the Battery charges faster as there is less usage.

7. Fast Charger works on all Phones False

Your mobile must support Fast Charging in order to use Fast Charger. Or, you will get the same old speed even while using Fast Charging.

8. Powerbanks Reduce Battery Life False

Power Banks may slow down the Charging Speed, but does not damage the Battery

9. Wireless Charging is Slower True

Wireless Charging is 50% slower than Wired Charging. Any other form of Wireless Transfer is slower than Wired Transfer.

10. Smartphone Batteries can be Healthy Forever False

You can follow the precautions to increase it lifetime. But, sooner or later, the Batteries get worn off, and should be replaced.

11. Discharge the Battery to 0% before Charging False

The old batteries used to fail when not charged in full-cycle. But, today we use Modern L-ion (Lithium) Batteries, so you don’t have to drain the battery to 0% before charging it.

12. Overnight Charging Damages the Battery False

Modern Smartphones have smart features like Adaptive Charging that prevents the battery from overcharging all night.

13. Fast Charging Technology is Limited to Smartphones only False

Fast Charging is now used in other devices as well like Smartwatches, Earpods, Laptops, etc. In the future, you may also see Fast Charging TVs, Electric Cards, etc.