# Fast charging
> Fast charging uses higher power to refill a battery more quickly than a basic charger.
Topics: Power & batteries, Smartphones
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: quick charge, rapid charging
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
Fast charging uses higher power to refill a battery more quickly than a basic charger. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.