A smartphone without power is a bad start to the day. Fortunately, fast-charging battery technology is available for iPhone and Android smartphones. A wall outlet is the most reliable source of electricity. Wall outlets typically have a higher wattage and amperage rating than a power bank. It might be easier to plug it into a laptop or power bank, but those just don't charge as fast as the wall. Second, you may need to purchase a plug that supports higher power output, but if you're constantly running out of juice, it may be worth it.

Android
There are also some Android phones with proprietary charging technology like QuickCharge, WarpCharge, SuperCharge, turbopower, etc., but the specific name is based on your phone's manufacturer and it all comes down to semantics. Samsung, Huawei, OnePlus, Motorola and others all have fast charging options. But to get the best performance from each of them, you need to make sure the phone, charger, and cable all support the same specifications and come from the same company. If they don't all match, you might get a decent result, but you won't get the best performance possible.

iPhone
Apple only offers a USB-C to Lightning cable that helps charge newer iPhones faster. It's nowhere near as fast as some Android options, but it's still much better than the cable that comes in the box. And yes, of course you have to pay extra for this cable. It is officially supported on iPhone 8 or later models and unofficially on iPhone 7 Plus.

Help with software and accessories
Here's a trick you can do to speed things up: turn on Airplane mode. The less you ask the phone to do while you're charging, the faster your battery will charge. For even better results, simply turn it off. Next come the cables. Love them or hate them, cables can make a difference when charging. I know we've talked about matching cable standards before, but even if you don't have fast charging technology, note that a cheap cable can slow things down. Spend a few extra dollars to get a nice, higher quality cable that can transmit more amps to your phone. Reviewers and testers seem to like the Anker Powerline cables if you're looking for something new. A popular charging accessory that we will also mention is wireless charging. If you want to charge quickly, don't use wireless charging. Don't get me wrong, it has its benefits, but speed isn't one of them. Save wireless charging for when you're not in a hurry and, as I mentioned before, make sure you place it exactly correctly on the charger.

Power Banks
Ok, so this is all great information, but what if I'm at a convention or something and plugging into a wall isn't an option – or maybe at Starbucks during exam week or at the airport during the holidays? This is where a power bank comes in very handy. Make sure you get one with at least a 2 amp output. Some of the cheaper models only produce ½ amp output, which is just too slow. You'll also find portable chargers that support some of the Android QuickCharge technologies we talked about earlier. But these tend to cost a little more and don't always work the way you hope. Do some research before spending more on it. And finally, if you need to use your laptop to charge your phone, make sure to plug it into a USB 3.0 port if you have it. You'll steal juice from your laptop, but at least you'll do it faster.

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