What type of charger does my phone use?

Android smartphones have used the USB Micro-B connector for both data transfer and charging almost exclusively since their introduction in 2008.

What are the two types of phone chargers?

The micro-USB connector is the most commonly used connector for smartphones. It is a miniature USB, and most likely, you have one at the end of your smartphone charging cord. (For Android phone units, in most cases.) Micro-USB cable is shaped differently with a rounded top and a flat bottom.

How do I know if I have a Type C charger?

These connectors do have some physical differences that allow you to tell them apart. USB Type-C has an oblong-shaped plug and is slightly bigger than Micro-USB. It can be inserted either side up. Micro-USB can only be plugged in one way and has two hooks at the bottom to hold the cable in place.

Is my phone a Type C?

Secondly, the USB cable that comes with your phone should be able to tell you whether your phone supports USB-C or Micro-USB. Forget about the Type-A side (the rectangular-shaped side you plug into a PC). The end that fits into your phone should be oval and rounded if it’s USB-C.

What is C type charger?

USB Type-C also allows faster electricity transfer, which means that devices such as phones will charge faster. Most USB 3.0 chargers still provide 2.1Amp power. But with an output of 5Amp, USB Type-C can charge smartphones two or three times quicker than at present. It also allows two-way power transfer.

What devices use a Type-C charger?

This means that it can be a standard connector for both computers and phones, as well as other devices like game consoles. Some popular devices that use USB-C cables are the Nintendo Switch, MacBook Pro, and Samsung Galaxy line of phones.

Do all Android phones use USB-C?

Most new Android phones use USB-C, Apple’s laptops use this port exclusively, and it’s increasingly common to see at least one such port on new PCs. But not every USB-C port is the same, and not every USB-C cable you can buy works the same way.

Is iPhone USB Type-C?

Wireless chargers for both the iPhone and Apple Watch also use a USB-C connector for their power bricks.