How fast the smartphone will be charged does not depend only on the wattage of the charger. Charging cable also plays an important role in this. Many times, despite having a high capacity adapter, the phone does not charge as fast as expected because the cable being used does not support that much power.
In such a situation, this question is common among people whether USB Type-C cable always charges faster than Type-A or not? The answer is not so simple. Along with the type of connector, the capacity of the cable, charger, phone and the charging protocol used are also important for charging speed.
What is the difference between Type-A and Type-C?
USB Type-A is an old and long-used connector. Whereas Type-C has been designed keeping in mind modern devices and high-speed charging. The Type-C connector has more pins, allowing it to support more power and faster data transfer under the modern USB standard.
However, this does not mean that every Type-C cable will automatically charge the phone faster. Equally important is the actual power capacity of the cable and the protocol supported between the phone-charger.
Fast charging can also be done with Type-A cable
Some smartphone companies even today provide Type-A to Type-C cables with their fast charging phones. The reason for this is that companies use special cables and protocols according to their charging technology.
For example, some brands' high-speed charging technology uses special designs and protocols to deliver more current through the cable. Therefore, just by looking at the connector, it cannot be decided whether a cable will charge fast or not.
That means Type-A cable can also provide fast charging, if the phone, charger and cable support the required charging technology with each other.
Why is the cable that comes with the phone better?
The original cable found in the smartphone box is usually chosen keeping in mind the charging capacity of that device. Therefore, if the original cable of the phone gets damaged or lost, then it is a better option to get a certified and compatible cable of the same company.
If your phone supports USB Power Delivery (PD), it may be useful to get a good quality USB Type-C to Type-C cable. While buying, do not choose the cable just by looking at the Type-C name, but also check its power rating and your phone-charger requirement.
Keep these things in mind before buying cheap cable
A very cheap or poor quality cable can reduce the charging speed and can also cause the cable to overheat. Therefore, while buying a cable, definitely check its power capacity, quality and compatibility with the phone.
The simplest rule is to use the original cable provided by the phone manufacturer. If you have to buy a new cable, choose one that can handle the charging technology and power supported by your phone and charger.
So next time do not buy a cable just by seeing whether it is Type-C or Type-A. For fast charging, charger, cable and smartphone – all three must be compatible with each other.
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