The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra supports 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 technology, allowing it to charge its 5,000 mAh battery efficiently. Here are the key details regarding its charging capabilities:
Charging Specifications
- Maximum Charging Power: 45W- Charging Protocol: Utilizes the Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 standard.
- Charging Time:
- Achieves approximately 65% charge in 30 minutes.
- Takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach a full charge from 0%[1][3][5].
Charger Compatibility
- While the S24 Ultra can utilize a 65W charger, it will still only charge at the maximum rate of 45W, as the device is designed to optimize charging speed based on its specifications[2][3].- The bundled cable with the S24 Ultra typically supports up to 3A, which may limit charging speeds if used with third-party chargers not designed for higher wattage[3].
Performance Insights
- In tests, using a 45W charger, the S24 Ultra reached about 69% charge in 30 minutes and took about 65 minutes to fully charge, although it continued drawing power for an additional 20 minutes after reaching 100%[3][5].- Comparatively, a 25W charger can also be effective, achieving a significant charge in a similar timeframe but with slightly reduced efficiency[1][4].
Overall, for optimal performance and charging speed, using the Samsung OEM 45W charger is recommended.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEYcC533NoA
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHardware/comments/19ao38h/s24_ultra_which_adapter_should_i_get_45w_or_65w/
[3] https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_ultra-review-2670p3.php
[4] https://www.amazon.com/USB-C-Super-Charger-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B09TB7646L
[5] https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-battery-test/
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBI70njhzaM
[7] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s24-series/long-charging-times-s24-ultra-in-super-fast-charging-using-45/td-p/10072971
[8] https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-super-fast-charging-on-galaxy-s24-ultra-s24-plus-and-s24/