Waiting for your phone to charge before heading out the door can be frustrating, if not downright stressful. Each minute seems to drag on, with the charging bar inching forward at a snail's pace.
However, a new innovation might just be the solution for all of us impatiently waiting for our devices to power up.
Chinese electronics company Realme has introduced the world’s fastest smartphone charger, which can fully charge a phone in less than 5 minutes.
The new 320-watt fast-charging technology, called "320W SuperSonic Charge," was revealed at the Realme 828 Fanfest event in Shenzhen, China, on August 14.
This new charger beats the previous record held by Redmi.
Realme's charger can power a smartphone to 26% in just 1 minute, reach 50% in under 2 minutes, and fully charge in 4 minutes and 30 seconds, according to GSMArena.
The technology works by charging multiple battery cells at the same time, unlike regular chargers that charge cells one after another.
Realme showed off this feature using a battery with a 4,420 milliampere-hour capacity, which is 10% more powerful than usual battery designs.
Realme also introduced a new power adapter called the "Pocket Cannon."
This adapter has a power density of 3.3 watts per cubic centimeter, making it more powerful than their previous 240W charger. The Pocket Cannon can charge other devices, like iPhones with USB-C ports, though not as fast as Realme phones.
The adapter supports different fast-charging standards, including UFCS, PD, and SuperVOOC. It also has two USB-C ports, so you can charge two devices at the same time, with maximum speeds of up to 150W for Realme phones and 65W for laptops.
To keep phones safe while charging, Realme also introduced the "AirGap" voltage transformer. This device protects phones from electrical faults by reducing high voltages to a safer 20 volts, helping to extend battery life while keeping charging efficient.
This is welcome news for anyone tired of waiting by the outlet or constantly relying on a power bank to keep their phone charged.
