When compared to Quick Charge 4, it is 70% more power-efficient, and four times faster. This means that it offers 10 times more power delivery.
Features of Quick Charge 5
100W+ Charging powerDual charge technologySmart identification of adapter capabilitiesBetter thermal management.
Related Article: PD 3.0 vs QC 3.0: Which Fast Charging Standard Should You Go For? The new fast-charging technology incorporates 12 separate voltage, current, and temperature protections coupled with a battery saver to ensure the safety of the device and battery. It supports 2 batteries in series devices to double the charging voltage and also increase headline charging speeds. For those worried about the battery overheating, Qualcomm says that it has improved the thermal management to make the charging process 10° C cooler. Quick Charge 5 will also support USB-PD hence making it able to charge even larger electronics at full speed. Wireless quick charging is also supported. It is backward-compatible with version 2.0, 3.0, 4, and 4+ and supports the Snapdragon 865 and 865 Plus, as well as future premium and flagship Snapdragon mobile platforms. Xiaomi has been confirmed as one of the first partners to leverage the technology with devices supporting Quick Charge 5 set to be released in Q3 of 2020. The Quick Charge 5 technology is just about to revolutionize fast charging on smartphones and devices alike. How excited are you for this new development from Qualcomm? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section below.
