Which fast charger and cable for iPhone and Samsung?
A phone only charges as fast as the slowest part of the chain: the phone itself, the charger and the cable. Match all three and a phone that supports fast charging refills in a fraction of the time.
1. Find your phone’s port
iPhone 15 and newer: USB-C. iPhone 5 to iPhone 14: Lightning. Samsung, Xiaomi, Infinix, Tecno and most recent Android phones: USB-C. Older and budget phones: Micro-USB.
2. Pick the charger
20W USB-C PD — iPhones and most new Android phones. The OCD-24 is a 20W Power Delivery charger with a USB-C port and comes with a cable, for Rs.1,650.
18W QC 3.0 — Android phones with Quick Charge. The OCD-23 has a USB-A port and comes with a USB-C or Lightning cable, from Rs.1,130.
10–12W — older phones, earbuds and accessories. The OCD-21 (10W) and the dual-port OCD-22 (12W) come with a USB-C or Micro-USB cable.
These chargers have an EU 2-pin plug, take 100–240V and have short-circuit and over-voltage protection.
3. Pick the cable
For PD fast charging the cable needs USB-C at the charger end. The SJX-20 comes as USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to Lightning and is rated for 20W USB-PD. The SJX-47 shows the charging power on a small display, so you can see whether your phone is really fast charging. For a USB-A charger, a 3A cable such as the braided SJX-38 is enough.
Habits that keep charging fast
Keep phones and chargers out of direct sun, replace frayed cables, and remove thick or metal cases if the phone gets hot while charging. More tips in fast, safe charging at your desk and in the car.
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Questions people ask
How many watts do I need to fast charge an iPhone?
iPhones fast-charge from a 20W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger. The OCD-24 is 20W PD and costs Rs.1,650.
Does my iPhone need a USB-C or a Lightning cable?
iPhone 15 and newer have a USB-C port and need a USB-C to USB-C cable. iPhone 5 to iPhone 14 use Lightning, so for fast charging use a USB-C to Lightning cable such as the SJX-20 (USB-C to Lightning, rated for 20W USB-PD).
Will a 20W charger fast-charge a Samsung phone?
Yes, Samsung phones charge quickly on a 20W PD charger. Samsung’s 25W “Super Fast Charging” needs a charger with PPS; on a 20W PD charger the phone uses its regular fast charging.
Does the cable matter?
Yes. A cheap cable can halve your charging speed. For USB-C PD charging the cable must have USB-C at the charger end; the SJX-20 is rated for 20W USB-PD and the SJX-47 shows the charging power on a small display.
