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5 Best Quick Chargers for the Galaxy S8
In this buying guide we’ll explain the benefits of getting a quick charger for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and share a list of the best options available. Buying the right charger will make a big difference in terms of how fast your Galaxy S8 will recharge.
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ have a feature called Quick Charge technology thanks to the Qualcomm processor inside. This enables the phones to recharge faster than older devices or your previous phone.
Read: Galaxy S8 Fast Wireless Charging: What to Know
There are several manufacturers that offer these types of chargers, but getting one from a reputable brand is what we recommend. Some in our list are as low as $9.99, while others from Samsung cost more but ensure the safest charging levels. Below we’ll explain also explain what quick charging is and how it works.
How Quick Charge Technology Works
A technology called “Qualcomm Quick Charge” was announced a few years ago, and allows smartphones to recharge faster than ever before. Rather than taking 3 hours to recharge, phones can fill up in around 80-100 minutes. Additionally, the Galaxy S8 can go from 0-50% in just 15-20 minutes.
When the battery is below 10%, it charges at an incredibly fast rate and gets nearly 50% battery capacity in under 25 minutes. Enough battery for a night out or to finish a busy work day, instead of being tethered to a wall for hours. After 30 minutes it goes back to regular speeds (but still fast) to preserve the life of the battery cells. Below is a preview of how it works on an old Motorola phone, which works nearly identical to Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charging on the Galaxy S8 and S8+.
When users plug in the Galaxy S8 it will say “fast charging” on the bottom of the screen. If you’re using an old cable it will say slow charging, and a pop-up may even recommend using the charger that comes in the box.
Now that you understand what Quick Charging is on the Galaxy S8 and why it’s important, you’ll want to pick one from our list below. These will deliver a safe and fast charge to your phone.
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger (USB Type-C) | ||||||
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Our first and main recommendation would be to simply buy a spare right from Samsung themselves. To be specific, the Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger. This is the exact charger that comes with the phone, made by Samsung. The company sells these on its own website, but they're currently on sale at Amazon for only $17. It also comes with an extra USB Type-C charging cable. | ||||||
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Amanda
07/15/2017 at 10:23 am
Great selection of chargers!
andbham
10/13/2018 at 12:42 pm
It appears from the question answers that many if not most of the chargers on the Amazon site are bogus. Be careful!
phillip pullion
05/06/2019 at 10:37 pm
Do not buy a samsung charger from amazon, they are fake and do not work. I was scammed out buying one. I tried to order from saumsung but it was out of stock and hard to find in stock. suggest just buy a cheap “disposable”/pay as you go samsung phone and use that cord if it is a fast charging cord.