Recently, manufacturers of mobile devices are less and less adding adapters to the delivery set. Instead, users are offered to purchase chargers separately, often at a significant cost. This raises the question: is it possible to use non-original adapters or charge the smartphone with a more powerful charger?
To begin with, it is worth noting that modern smartphones are equipped with a power controller that regulates the amount of energy that the device can take. For example, if your phone supports 20W charging, it will get that much even if you plug it into a 50W adapter or more. The controller will not allow exceeding the permissible limit, protecting the battery from overcharging and short circuits. Therefore, you can not worry about possible damage to the battery or phone when using a more powerful power supply unit.
But what happens if you charge the phone with a higher power charger? The smartphone will still limit energy intake to a safe level thanks to built-in protection mechanisms. However, it is worth paying attention to the quality of the charger. Although the use of the original ZP is not mandatory, it is important not to save on too cheap and dubious adapters. They can lead to overheating, damage or even fire, both of the adapter itself and of the smartphone. Cheap cables can also be defective or not able to withstand high currents, which is an additional danger.
It is best to choose chargers from reliable manufacturers and monitor the condition of the cables and adapter. It is also important to monitor the temperature of the charging unit and the smartphone during charging.
Main conclusions:
- Using higher power charging is permissible;
- Non-original chargers can be used , if they are of good quality;
- Cheap and suspicious adapters should be avoided;
- A more powerful charger will not speed up the charging process;
- Watch for overheating of the adapter and cable during use ;
- If the smartphone discharges quickly after charging, contact the service center to check the power controller.