Qualcomm's New 'Quick Charge 5' Will Charge Android Smartphones to 50% in Five Minutes

[MacRumors]

Qualcomm today unveiled its latest fast charging standard, Quick Charge 5, which it says can charge a smartphone from 0 to 50 percent in five minutes, or to full in 15 minutes.

According to Qualcomm, Quick Charge 5 is the world's fastest commercial charging solution, supporting more than 100W of charging power for smartphones.

In addition to offering much faster charging, Quick Charge 5 is up to 70 percent more efficient and up to 10 degrees Celsius cooler compared to Quick Charge 4 and 4+. Qualcomm says there are 12 separate voltage, current, and temperature protections included.

Quick Charge is a feature that's built into many Android phones, and not a feature that Apple takes advantage of. Qualcomm is debuting new power management ICs for Android smartphone manufacturers to incorporate in their devices.

iPhones have a fast charging feature, but it charges the iPhone to 50 percent in a half hour. It's not clear if Apple will ultimately come out with an improved fast charging feature, but at this point, there are no rumors suggesting we're going to see anything different in the 2020 iPhone models.

Apple could introduce improved charging in future iPhone models, but Apple tends to be more conservative with its charging specifications in terms of fast charging, heat output, and longterm battery longevity.

Qualcomm says that the first smartphones to incorporate Quick Charge 5 will come in the third quarter of 2020. Quick Charge 5 is supported on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, 865 Plus, and future high-end Snapdragon mobile platforms.

Article Link: Qualcomm's New 'Quick Charge 5' Will Charge Android Smartphones to 50% in Five Minutes

 

[bsamcash]

That’s going to be one hot phone!

 

[iLoveDeveloping]

The fastest way to set your Android phone on fire!!! 👍🏻 There, I said it.

 

[Wildkraut]

Boom shake, shake the room... Dangerous technology that thing will explode like the old samsung, and get banned everywhere.

 

[Nozuka]

Battery doesn't need to last that long, if you don't get updates anymore

I know some people who would be very happy about this.
personally i only ever need to charge at night...

 

[btrach144]

That’s going to be one hot phone!

It literally says in the article it’s reducing the temperature by 10° C compared to other technologies.

I miss the days when Apple led the market with innovation.

 

[anson42]

If this tech works well in implementation, Apple should absolutely adopt this. Why let Android phones have all the fast charge fun?

 

[Kylo83]

apple stuck on 7.5w wireless charging poor

 

[MacD]

Doesn't say how long the battery that charges in 15 minutes will last. 4 hours?

 

[Apple_Robert]

This new charger will do away with the need for couples to ask if they have time for a “quickie.”

 

[The Game 161]

My 18w charger is enough for me when I need it otherwise wireless is all I need

 

[Bryan Bowler]

As long as battery longevity is not compromised, this is a major new feature!

 

[ghostface147]

That sounds like a lot of heat.

 

[1applerules1]

This is going to be hot news and make the front page!

 

[WiseAJ]

But how often will the batteries need to be replaced to maintain capacity if you use this "feature"

 

[BigMcGuire]

This is amazing... 50% in five minutes! WOW. I would love to know what this does for capacity longevity. But even just having that option is cool! 100W.

If this rapid charging technology can be implemented, you'd think the other manufacturers could do the same thing? Would be cool to know the reasons why not. (I can guess a few).

Even though my phone lasts DAYS without needing a charge (I'm not the heaviest of users), this would be a nice feature to have.

Hopefully Anker comes out with some really cool batteries with this! I just upgraded all of my Anker batteries to the new Anker USB C PD batteries and while they charge MUCH faster with PD chargers, they also get much much hotter. I usually opt to charge them on the 2.4a chargers just for longevity - but having the option to rapidly charge in a few hours is really great.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Tried a mat for my iPhone XS; went back to wired charging. I don’t understand the ‘convenience’ of it, it still requires a cable and a plug... I’d rather just insert the Lightning connector and get faster charging.

 

[jlocker]

Waiting for the Telsa POC power over Cell Tower model, where it is trickle charging the battery all the time.

 

[goobot]

How to destroy the life of your battery 101.

 

[Ma2k5]

That’s going to be one hot phone!

That sounds like a lot of heat.

Thanks guys for failing to read the article and contribute dribble as a result.

 

[anson42]

Tried a mat for my iPhone XS; went back to wired charging. I don’t understand the ‘convenience’ of it, it still requires a cable and a plug... I’d rather just insert the Lightning connector and get faster charging.

The convenience, however small, is drop the phone on the mat and go, or drop it onto a stand and go. I don't charge using a cable to my phone any more, haven't for years; it's well worth the convenience for me.

 

[jz0309]

some detail left out: QCOMs own power ICs come along and it only runs on Snapdragon 865 and 865 Plus (and future chips), see here: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/relea...est-commercial-charging-solution-quick-charge
not coming to Apple

 

[BigMcGuire]

Tried a mat for my iPhone XS; went back to wired charging. I don’t understand the ‘convenience’ of it, it still requires a cable and a plug... I’d rather just insert the Lightning connector and get faster charging.

I had to try a few different wireless chargers to find one that didn't cause my phone to overheat randomly when sitting on the wireless charger. Found one, added a 6ft+ cable, and it's actually kinda nice to have on the desk. Been using this to charge my 11 Pro Max for awhile now. Not having to plug in the phone - and being able to lift it right off the charger has really had its advantages for me.

Batteries last so long now days that most people don't need rapid charging - though when some need it, they could REALLY use it. I'd sure love to have it.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Is this coming to iphone 12 ????
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some detail left out: QCOMs own power ICs come along and it only runs on Snapdragon 865 and 865 Plus (and future chips), see here: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/relea...est-commercial-charging-solution-quick-charge
not coming to Apple

so it won't be on iphone 12???

 

[bsamcash]

It literally says in the article it’s reducing the temperature by 10° C compared to other technologies.

Yeah. I don’t believe that.