Redmi Unveiled A 300W Charger That Powers A Phone From Zero To Hundred In 5 Minutes
Speeed!
By Hafiz Zainuddin — 01 Mar 2023, 06:00 PM
Redmi just came out with a new charger that is capable of charging a phone from 0 to 100% in just five minutes
On this Weibo post, Redmi hooked up the 300W charger to a Note 12 Discovery Edition smartphone equipped with a 4,100mAh battery.
According to The Verge, The 300W charger reached up to 290W of its charging power, making the smartphone reach 100% in under five minutes.
You can check out the full test below:
It certainly is impressive, but will these fast charging speeds ultimately degrade the battery?
In a conversation with tech experts, the American Bar Association found that fast-charging is not inherently bad for your phone, but there is a certain degree of risk that comes with the heat that fast-charging generates.
Additionally, fast-charging can also accelerate a phone's charging cycle, hindering the battery's performance in the long run.
