Qualcomm introduces Quick Charge 3.0

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The third iteration of Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology can get a conventional smartphone from 0% to 80% in only 35 minutes.

Qualcomm uses INOV technology (Intelligent Negotiation for Optimum Voltage) on its rapid charging processes. This new algorithm can help devices determine how much voltage they should request. In addition, it supports a wider array of voltage options. Quick Charge 2.0 only allowed for 5V, 9V, 10V and 20 V. With Quick Charge 3.0, the handset can select in 200mV increments, anywhere between 3.6V and 20V. And it is USB Type-C ready

Qualcomm is announcing its Quick Charge 3.0 technology will be available starting with their newest processors, which include the Snapdragon 820, 620, 618 and 430.

Source:

http://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-introduces-quick-charge-3-0-powering-up-devices-4x-faster-641994/

[dyent10]

now you can use your phone to make toast.

[IBIubbleTea]

What about the OnePlus TWO? I feel so confused right now.

 

Edit - wait. LOL derp

[QueenDemetria]

Neato, hopefully Qualcomm(and phone manufactures) don't overlook the overall battery life just to charge it faster.

[AlexisWiiu]

Loving QC 2.0, looking forward to this on future phones.

[Rekx]

type c + quck charge is what i find awesome with quck charge 3.0

[GooDBoY920]

It will be useful if they can integrate the technology into power banks.

[Mo5]

Instead of making expensive chargers why not make the batteries removable again?

[aom]

Instead of making expensive chargers why not make the batteries removable again?

Cuz replacement batteries are expensive for their capacity.

[xewp]

question about quick charge - does it degrade the battery's overall lifespan using quick charge as opposed to normal charging?

[LucidMew]

question about quick charge - does it degrade the battery's overall lifespan using quick charge as opposed to normal charging?

 

Supposedly no. But the battery does get hotter than not having it.

[Warcony]

IMO quick charging would be the best if it could be integrated into battery banks.

I'm also concerned with thermal stress on the battery if a user was charging the battery while playing games, with a plastic phone case on.

[LAwLz]

type c + quck charge is what i find awesome with quck charge 3.0

Quick charge was always possible on type C USB. It was just OnePlus that didn't implement it for some reason.

From the Quick Charge 2.0 page:

 

Enter Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0. Designed to be scalable across different classes of electronics, it is 100% compatible with how charging is done today. Quick Charge 2.0 is connector independent. It requires the D+/D- data lines and can work with USB Type-A, USB micro, USB Type-C and other proprietary connectors.

[dizmo]

Pretty excited about this. Hopefully the Nexus 2016 ends up having this, and sexy build instead of the hideous beast that Huawei made this year.

Went with the Note 5 instead.

 

 

Instead of making expensive chargers why not make the batteries removable again?

That's got nothing to do with Qualcomm and everything to do with the device manufacturers..

I say yay for progress on something like this.

Personally I don't think enough people really made use of removable batteries for them to make much sense.

 

Really old phones could already get from 0% to 100% in under a minute.

 

Its called a spare battery.

 

And if the battery dies, you don't have to replace the whole phone.

 

Lol...

Ermm....you don't have to replace the whole phone when the battery dies.

Most companies will charge you a very fair price to replace it.

Not only that the life span is still pretty good. Most people replace their phones with new contracts, and most phones last well into the 3 year life span of said plans.

 

IMO quick charging would be the best if it could be integrated into battery banks.

I'm also concerned with thermal stress on the battery if a user was charging the battery while playing games, with a plastic phone case on.

Totally agree. Something like the VOOC power bank by Oppo would be awesome.

I'm sure it's entirely possible, we just haven't seen someone invest in it. I think most consumers would have a hard time figuring out if it'd be compatible with their device, and why it's cost is higher than the now bargain basement prices most power banks see.

 

If you can't wait 30 minutes to play a game while the phone is charging...might want to seek help

 

It would be cool to see some kind of software control though. Perhaps buried deep inside, away from laymen. Where you can decide to enable Quick Charge or not.

[spartaman64]

Cuz replacement batteries are expensive for their capacity.

not really i can get a note 4 battery for 10 - 15 dollars

[Glenwing]

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