Which Smartphone Charges the Fastest? [Chart]

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Posted August 25, 2015 at 2:25pm by iClarified

An analysis of smartphone charging times comparing the Apple iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G4, Motorola Droid Turbo, Google Nexus 6, Asus Zenfone 2, and HTC OnePlus 2 has been published by Tom's Guide.

Here's how the tests were performed:

To test each handset, we ran it down until it was powered off. Then, we charged each device back up to 5 percent. This put all of the phones on an even playing field, as some don't power down until the battery is completely dead and others cut out when there's still 3 percent or more battery remaining. Once each phone had reached 5-percent battery life, we plugged them in and started the clock. We then noted the charge of the battery at 5 minutes, 15 minutes and 30 minutes. Finally, we noted how long it took to charge the battery, first to 80 percent and then to 100 percent.

The Asus Zenfone 2 led the pack initially charging to 17% in 5 minutes, 32% in 15 minutes, and 53% in 30 minutes. Compare that to the iPhone at 6% in 5 minutes, 20% in 15 minutes, and 36% in 30 minutes.

Examining the time it takes to reach 80% and 100%, the Galaxy S6 comes out on top reaching 80% in 48 minutes and 100% charge in 1 hour and 22 minutes. The iPhone 6 comes in at the bottom of pack taking 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach 80% and a lengthy 2 hours and 35 minutes to reach 100%.

Considering that each phone has a different size battery, the site also calculated milliamps per minute to determine the fastest charging device.

The Zenfone 2 fared the best at the 15-minute mark, with a score of 64 milliamps per minute, and second place went to the Droid Turbo, with a score of 57.2. The Zenfone 2 also won at the 30 minute mark charging at 53 milliamps per minute followed by the Droid Turbo at 49.4. In the race to 100%, the Droid Turbo comes out on top charging at 36.45 milliamps per minute, while the LG G4 (31.25) and Galaxy S6 (31.1) came in second and third.

Check out a couple charts below or hit the link for the full report.

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Stealther - August 26, 2015 at 5:10pm

Faster charging is a plus because the battery life of most smartphone sucks including iPhone. Faster charging may reduce the battery life but not significant enough to deter you from buying it. Anyway most people, including myself change a phone every year. I'm using an iPhone 6 plus and the battery life can't last a day do I have to constant charge the phone. If it could be charge faster that would definitely good. Maybe switch to Samsung S6

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gamerscul9870 - August 26, 2015 at 9:53pm

I am the solution. I can be worn and I am being used to keep the phone going without using the electricity and rely on movement.

ChiChi - August 25, 2015 at 11:24pm

Fast charging phones are great for convenience but not so for longevity/reliability. And which of these phones you often take out the battery to reboot it or replace it?...that's right the ones that charges the fastest...the faster you charge a battery the lower its lifespan is.

Not so - August 26, 2015 at 2:36am

Not completely true. As long as the battery is not overheating during charging then it doesnt damage the battery. The battery charging is managed by the unit it is used in (phone/laptop). So its really depends on the software on the unit if it can manage faster/higher charging rates. As for longevity/reliability this is pretty much pre-determined from the battery's manufactory date. Most batteries have a life-span of about 3 years (regardless if been used or not) or about 500 charging cycles (1 cycle is 100% of charging, meaning e.g. 4 chargings of 25%, 5 of 20%, 10 of 10% and so on). In both cases the battery has dropped to about 80% of original capacity which is the general standard used by the industry for determining a battery as worn-out

iAmMe - August 26, 2015 at 4:37pm

@Not so - my iPhone 4S will be 4 yrs old in 3 months and i didn't notice any decline in battery life so I think charging time matters. For me, very slow trickle charging after 80% can help make the battery last longer.

JBIV - August 25, 2015 at 9:30pm

Did you use the same charger for each phone? If not, your results are close to useless.

gamerscul9870 - August 25, 2015 at 10:26pm

The only different chargers there are is iPhone out of the rest because it's left out from micro USB cable in which it can be converted to this. Technically not useless.

iAmMe - August 26, 2015 at 4:39pm

Maybe it's the main reason why apple batteries last longer because of their chargers not rushing the battery's refill.

Catsrules - August 28, 2015 at 4:39am

My thoughts exactly. Honestly I think the charger makes the biggest difference, For example most phone changers are only 1 AMP but tablet changers are 2/ 2.5 amps. So Charging you phone with a Tablet charger will charge faster. However if you try to charge a tablet with an phone charger often times they will not even charge or charge very slowly.

gamerscul9870 - August 28, 2015 at 4:55am

I put my phone on AirPlay mode or not and it charges to full battery within minutes every time.

Jupiter Antunes - August 25, 2015 at 8:42pm

Please, also consider the temperature during this process. Lowest temperature is better for the life time. Battery is a chemical component... consider that.

NoGoodNick - August 25, 2015 at 7:36pm

I can see the iPhone 6's slow charging speed. It's been shown that the iPhone 6+ charges significantly faster if you use the iPad 2's charger (you can also buy 3rd party chargers that regulate the power to each device). My iPhone 6+ charges MUCH faster than is quoted here.

gamerscul9870 - August 25, 2015 at 9:29pm

It's has been said how 3rd party cables can damage the iPhone making it explode.

Roger Melly - August 25, 2015 at 6:07pm

The faster you charge the battery is not better for the battery.. You want a constant trickle current.

Alhenny - August 25, 2015 at 5:34pm

With Verizon IPhone Charger Takes Me Less 1hr 0-100

Captain Japan - August 25, 2015 at 5:16pm

Ghey

Iosuser - August 25, 2015 at 4:52pm

I'm pretty sure that chargers used are default oem chargers that comes with the phone.

The Equalizer - August 25, 2015 at 3:33pm

Wait a minute. Did you use 2.1amp for the iPhone 6? It charges 40% faster, when you do. These were the first iPhones to support faster charging (with 6 Plus). But you have to use the bigger iPad wall charger, a Mac with USB 3.0 or a car adapter with 2.1amps.

Vic - August 25, 2015 at 4:40pm

Ya 10w Chargers and up are a must for iPhones especially the Plus. Charges much faster.

Butterspider - August 25, 2015 at 2:40pm

Oh wait!!! Let me say it..... With my ampy, its a moot point.... Its always charged 100%!

Camar - August 25, 2015 at 2:45pm

Lol. This made my day

123 - August 25, 2015 at 3:39pm

It's MOO point! Like a cow's opinion - it doesn't matter :)

gamerscul9870 - August 25, 2015 at 5:39pm

It doesn't make a difference unless it charges like the iPad charger would. Let alone motion power.