Four Steps to Buy a Good Charger for Your Android Device

You have a cute little Android smartphone that you enjoy, perhaps a bit too much. That's why the little battery continues to lose power. Charger care is required! Either continue with the pricey manufacturer-brand charger or understand the fundamentals of purchasing from the less costly third-party rivals if you want to extend the life of your battery.

Step 1 – Figure out what type of USB socket you need

This stage is not very complicated. The majority of Android devices have a micro-B USB port, commonly referred to as a standard micro-USB. Be cautious to verify, though, as some snide producers decided they wanted to copy Apple and develop their own unique proprietary adaptor.

If you aren’t sure which type of USB socket your phone has, check the specifications on the product website or within the owner’s manual.

Step 2 – Voltage and mAh

Make sure the battery charger you purchase is compatible with the voltage of the phone. The phone will charge too slowly and might not be able to fully charge if the voltage is too low. The battery and maybe the gadget could be ruined by excessive voltage. The majority of chargers and phones are both rated for 5.0 volts. You probably won't need to worry too much about this, but if you want to be on the safe side, look at the manufacturer's instructions!The battery's capacity and the charger's rate of energy transfer are both measured in milliampere-hours (mAh). 

The majority of chargers have a 1 amp/hour (1000 mAh) rating.Unless it surpasses the battery's maximum limit, which varies significantly depending on the battery and manufacturer and is typically rather high, a greater ampere per hour rating on the charger shouldn't cause any problems. Typically, a higher score is preferable.One final word on voltage Find a battery-only charger that matches the voltage of whatever is listed on the battery if you plan to charge the battery apart from the phone.

Step 3 – What type of charger do you need?

Generally speaking, there are four different types of chargers.

Wall Chargers

The default charger that comes with your smartphone is often a wall charger. These days, it's often a little box with a USB port on one end. These are fantastic things!

Car Socket Chargers

The 12-volt cigarette lighter socket present in the majority of automobiles is where car chargers are designed to plug in. To give a quick charge, these suckers typically have very high aH (amps per hour) ratings, but be sure the battery can sustain the high amps!

Mobile Boost / Portable Chargers

Portable chargers, I mean “Yo dawg I heard you like batteries, so I made a bigger battery that charges your little batteries.”

Battery-only Chargers

Chargers for spare batteries work well for charging the additional battery while the other one is in use. For your gadget, you do really have many batteries, right?

Step 4 – Reviews

Reviews matter a lot. The issue with many chargers is that they are constructed with low-quality parts, and as a result, they frequently short circuit. You often don't need to worry if the third-party brand has a stellar reputation and the product itself has positive customer ratings.

Conclusion

It's not difficult to get a charger for your Android cellphone, but it does take some study. Voltage, amperage, and poor quality are things to keep an eye out for. If you can accomplish all of that, your Android will run smoothly and happily on a full battery all day long.