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These Are the Top Lightning-Fast Chargers for Android

There are a lot of great chargers available for smartphones today, and they seem to be getting more incredible by the second. However, a lightning-fast charger can only do so much for your smartphone. While it might charge your phone quickly, it won’t make your phone’s battery last longer. If you’re looking for a way to further improve your device, use DFNDR’s PowerPro feature to extend your phone’s battery life:

PowerPro will identify tasks on your phone that consume too much of your phone’s power, and quickly disable those tasks. This is accomplished through managing your phone’s battery-draining apps. PowerPro will also offer you suggestions on how to make your battery last longer. That way, you won’t have to charge your phone as frequently or wait around for your device to charge.

Nonetheless, when you do need to charge your phone, you’d like that process to be as fast as possible. You also need a charger that’s safe — one that won’t damage your device’s battery, nor start a fire. While this may seem like a simple request, there are a lot of unsafe chargers out there. The following are some of the best Android chargers on the market.

Anker PowerPort +1

This charger works with a variety of Android smartphones and tablets. This works best with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge devices, but it will also charge non-Quick Charge devices. It utilizes fast-charging technology to guarantee that your phone charges as quickly as possible. There are also several safety features to ensure that your smartphone is protected. This charger retails for about $60 but is currently on sale on Amazon for $16.

iClever BoostCube QC3.0

This is one of the most powerful Quick Charge chargers on the market, and a perfect companion to a newer smartphone. This charger claims that it can charge a smartphone (using Qualcomm technology) up to 80% in just 35-40 minutes. The charger has one port, a LED charging indicator, several safety features, and international compatibility. It retails for $40 but you can currently get it from Amazon for $13.

Aukey 2-Port with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

If you have a newer, compatible smartphone, this device will charge your phone 75% faster than a typical USB charger. It also has two ports, various safety features to protect your device, and international compatibility, which makes this charger ideal for traveling. The price ranges from $20-$25 on Amazon.

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