Realme GT5 240W charging test

16 September 2023
How fast is too fast?

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Gobinov, 03 Oct 2023A couple questions. Did it take 240W from the wall or, did ... moreOf course it drew the power from the wall, but do remember that Power (measured in watts) (W) is equal to voltage (measured in volts) (V) multiple to current (measured in amperes) (A) , P=VA, which means 240W is derived from 20V.12A, based on the charging brick, so that it drew 20V from the wall.

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    • Muf
    • 03 Oct 2023

    A couple questions. Did it take 240W from the wall or, did it put 240W into the battery (efficiency losses)? For how long did it charge at 240W, if it did? 5min?

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      • xjH
      • 18 Sep 2023

      The way charging speed is increasing, looks like in few years that will cross 1 kilowatt charging speed.

        Anonymous, 16 Sep 2023No temperature info. Obviously did not remain below 43 celsius. Still better than having 43 celsius for 5 from 10 minutes of full charge time than having a 2-3 hours of 40 celsius full charge any other phone.

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          • XWh
          • 17 Sep 2023

          Where to buy it.I'm from pakistan.If anyone have idea plzz tell me.

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            • Anonymous
            • XUv
            • 17 Sep 2023

            AnonD-792345, 17 Sep 2023Reading this on my 23W Pixel 7 Pro at 22% battery plugged t... moreAhhh...
            This reminded me of the old days

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              • 4De
              • 17 Sep 2023

              Reading this on my 23W Pixel 7 Pro at 22% battery plugged to a 45W charger, says "Charging Rapidly, full in 1 hour 43 minutes." 😓

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                • SqW
                • 17 Sep 2023

                rosesarerosie, 16 Sep 2023Meanwhile Samsung needs an hourYou wish it was only an hour.

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                  • upi
                  • 17 Sep 2023

                  Why is Xiaomi 11t pro not in the list? My one charges to 90% in 18 minutes flat

                    The charger time looks like the time that went so fast😞

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                      • Anonymous
                      • xjH
                      • 17 Sep 2023

                      IpsDisplay, 16 Sep 2023Gsmarena team come on man the Economy can't be that ba... moreAlso some watt meter, to show how much wattage actually used

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                        • Jeffrey Kyle JACKSON
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                        • 16 Sep 2023

                        Really fast charging time for Realme GT5. But, I want 5000 Watt, Speed of Light Chatge. Like, blink of an eye charge.

                          you have to suffer, 16 Sep 2023giving battery a warranty would take so much effort on them.But then the end users have to live with the stress of the unknown...

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                            • Anonymous
                            • XUv
                            • 16 Sep 2023

                            ashrobb, 16 Sep 2023the tech is impressive, it is awesome to see the improvemen... moreI think the Chinese battery tech already beyond that.
                            Imagine the battery in a car that will exposed to the road heat & sun in the summer.

                              Meanwhile Samsung needs an hour

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                                • vG1
                                • 16 Sep 2023

                                As much as I like the fast charging, I think full charge in 30 mins is a sweet spot.
                                In my opinion, this 240w charging is a good Innovation but nothing too extraordinary as these days companies are only focusing on specs sheet. 100w charging,150w charging, 240w charging. Similar for RAM, 12gb, 15gb, 24gb etc..
                                I think the biggest Innovation would be a proper and great in-display camera which I doubt will happen anytime soon considering how lethargic these phone companies have become.

                                  the tech is impressive, it is awesome to see the improvements. My phone charges at 67W and I'm still impressed at how fast that is. I can top my battery while I take a bath and get ready to get out.
                                  My only concern is heat, in this case I have a metal top where I charge the phone and I hardly reach 36° celsius at the highest point, but without it and in a warm place I could reach beyond 40°C. That is what actually damage the batteries, heat, not the charging speeds per se.

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                                    • 16 Sep 2023

                                    Anonymous, 16 Sep 2023I currently do that i.e use slow charger from other phone, ... moreI get your point, would be nice indeed.
                                    But i think also that charging tech is very mature now.
                                    No need to worry about that imo.
                                    My Edge 40 Pro is cooler while charging then G100 for example.

                                      JimmyTheGreatest, 16 Sep 2023But we still don't know how rapidly that will wear out... moregiving battery a warranty would take so much effort on them.

                                        IpsDisplay, 16 Sep 2023Gsmarena team come on man the Economy can't be that ba... morethey spend more on smartphones but not on thermal gun or imaging🤔🤔😂😂