🔍 The Myth
“If a charger has more watts, it will always charge my phone faster.” ⚡
✅ The Truth
Not always! Charging speed isn’t just about wattage — it depends on how efficiently your phone can handle and dissipate power.
Here’s why ⬇️
- ⚡ Wattage ≠ Actual Speed
- Example: A 120W charger doesn’t mean your phone will always charge faster than a 66W charger. It depends on:
- Battery design (single-cell vs dual-cell)
- Charging protocol compatibility
- Heat management inside the phone.
- 🌡️ Thermal Throttling
- If the phone heats up too much during high-watt charging, it will reduce charging speed automatically to protect the battery.
- ➝ So, a 120W charger in hot conditions might perform like a 60W one.
- 🔋 Efficiency Matters
- Well-optimized 67W or 80W chargers can sometimes deliver similar real-world charging times as 100W+ chargers, especially after 70% battery mark.
- 🕒 Charging Curve
- Fast charging is usually front-loaded.
- 0–50%: Super quick 🚀
- 50–80%: Slows down to manage heat 🌡️
- 80–100%: Even slower (trickle charging) 🐢 to protect battery.
❓ Why Do People Believe This?
Because marketing highlights “bigger numbers” (100W, 120W, 150W), making us think it’s always faster. But in real life, the efficiency of charging protocol and battery design matter more.
🏆 Final Verdict
❌ Myth Busted!
Higher wattage ≠ always faster. ⚡
The real factors: protocol, heat control, efficiency & battery design.
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