Qualcomm is taking major steps with the announcement of its latest fast charging technology, Quick Charge 5. From what Qualcomm has shared so far, Quick Charge 5 is quite an improvement from Quick Charge 4.
Qualcomm has revealed that Quick Charge 5 supports 100W charging. With this, users will be able to charge their smartphones from 0 to 50% in just 5 minutes and 0 to 100% in under 15 minutes. All this is done while keeping the battery 10°C cooler.
The tests conducted by Qualcomm are based on a 4,500 mAh battery so that is the capacity that can be charged to 50% in five minutes and to 100% in less than 15 minutes. The technology uses Qualcomm Battery saver and Qualcomm smart identification of Adapter capabilities technology to ensure efficiency is achieved and at the same time help extend the battery life cycle of the phone.
“Quick Charge 5, our fastest and most versatile charging solution, will enable consumers to enjoy their devices for longer periods of time, without worrying about the time required to recharge. We are proud to expand our technology portfolio and make accessible 100W+ charging a commercial reality,” said Ev Roach, VP Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
The Quick Charge 5 power bricks need to support output voltages of between 3.3 and 20 volts with 3.3 or 5 Amps of current.
“Quick Charge 5 is optimized to take advantage of both USB-PD and Type-C technologies, addressing future Android requirements. Compatibility with industry standards like USB Type-C protocols also help users benefit from Quick Charge 5’s inherent scalability and expansion into additional devices,” the company said in a statement.
Qualcomm expects Quick Charge 5 smartphones to be on the market as from the third quarter of 2020. The Snapdragon 865 and 865+ already support this technology but this does not mean that the current phones will be able to use it, for that we will have to wait till later in the year.
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