The best Android charger might seem obvious, but it can depend heavily on your priorities. Do you want to charge your phone from zero to 100 as quickly as possible? Are you charging at home in bed overnight, or on the go in a hotel? WIRED Reviews staffers are constantly testing Android chargers, and below you’ll find our top recommendations for every situation.
There was once a time when different phones required different cords, like Lightning cables for iPhone or Micro-USB for Android. But now, the majority of devices don’t have special ports and just use a USB-C cable. Modern smartphones from Apple, Google, and Samsung use the Power Delivery charging standard, a fast-charging protocol for USB-C that supports higher voltage and wattage to charge phones faster. All the chargers below support USB-C PD and will work with any smartphone ecosystem, including iPhone.
Be sure to check out our related buying guides, like the Best Wireless Chargers, the Best Power Banks, and the Best 3-in-1 Chargers.
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The Best Android Chargers
Best Wall Charger for Android
This USB-C wall charger can reach up to 45 watts, which will top off the vast majority of Android smartphones as quickly as possible. Some Android phones can handle speeds of 60 or even 100 watts, but unless your device specifically supports that, this should get you everything you need. We like the foldable prongs and the included 6-foot USB-C cable—a rarity these days. There is a newer version of this charger available with no cable and a built-in display, but we haven’t tested it yet.
Best Power Bank for Android
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This power bank is going to be overkill for most smartphones, but it has a massive 25,000-mAh capacity and can easily top off your laptop and tablet, as well as your phone multiple times. If you’re going to invest in a power bank, you might as well invest in a model that offers more than you need rather than less. The built-in display and cables are great, and it can top off four devices simultaneously. You can find more recommendations in our Power Bank Buying Guide.
Best Qi2 Portable Charger for Android
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MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2)
This Qi2 power bank works similarly to MagSafe, except with Android. Not all Android phones are Qi2 compatible, but most will work with this power bank. They just might charge a little slower than the base 15 watts. Wireless chargers are slow in general, but they can still come in handy. This one has a kickstand, a built-in display, a two-way USB-C port, and a few interesting color options. We have more recommendations in our Qi2 Power Bank Buying Guide.
Best USB-C Charging Cable for Android
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Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable
Our favorite USB-C charging cable measures 6 feet long and is durable. It offers charging up to 240 watts and is made of recycled plastic, with ribbed cuffs that are easy to grip. It is also backed by a lifetime warranty. It can be easy to accumulate a lot of nonsense junk cables that just work OK, but this will work well for years and won’t fray the first time you look at it a little funny.
