Qualcomm Announces Quick Charge 5+ Technology

Qualcomm announced today Quick Charge 5+, the latest version of its proprietary battery charging protocol that brings more efficient power delivery. It will do so by intelligently adapting power flow to the device that’s being charged.

Quick Charge 5, which was introduced back in 2020, enables charging speeds of up to 50% in five minutes using up to 100W of power. The company claims that it’s the number one method for fast charging on supported devices and accessories like wall chargers, car chargers, and power banks.

Compared to other high-voltage charging methods, Qualcomm promises cooler charging and consistent performance, two things that should also contribute to long-term battery health. To minimize heat generation, Quick Charge 5+ can use lower voltage at higher currents, up to 20V at 7A.

“By intelligently recognizing which device it’s connected to and dynamically controlling power flow, performance isn’t compromised while charging. Its reduced voltage approach lowers costs, delivering higher value alongside greater efficiency. In comparison, solutions limited to 5A often rely on higher voltage to achieve more wattage, resulting in greater heat, lower efficiency, and higher costs,” the company explained.

The first mobile devices supporting Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5+ technology will be revealed at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit 2025 on September 23-25. The first charging accessories supporting Quick Charge 5+ will also be released later this year. This latest Quick Charge technology will be backwards compatible with previous generations of Quick Charge.