[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Battery

Fast Charging

High-wattage wired charging to reach 50% in ~30 minutes; higher watts = faster.

Also known as: Quick Charge

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Fast charging is listed as Fast Charging: Yes (63% in 30 min) or Max Charge Power: 30 W. Compare Full Charging Time: 1:25 hr. Premium Android reaches 80–120 W; iPhone caps ~30 W.

Wattage is only half the story — check the % in 30 min figure. Standards: USB PD, PPS, and proprietary protocols.

Related Technical Terms

Battery Health
How much capacity a battery keeps over its lifetime; rated in charge cycles. Battery
Battery Life
Measured endurance for web, video, and gaming; mAh alone does not tell the full story. Battery
USB Power Delivery
A fast-charging standard over USB-C that can deliver up to 100W+ to phones and laptops. Ports
Wireless Charging
Inductive charging via pad or MagSafe magnets; typically 7.5-25 W. Battery
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