Xiaomi’s 80W wireless charging beats 125W wired Charging from OPPO and Realme

By Deepak Singh • Updated On Oct 19, 2020

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Manufacturers are putting a lot R&D effort into fast charging technologies, which is understandable because fast charging is very marketable and does make a meaningful difference by helping consumers shed some battery anxiety.

Xiaomi has announced 80W fast Wireless charging on microblogging website Weibo that can charge 50% of a 4000mAh battery in just 8 minutes and fully top it up in 19! That’s 1 minute Faster than what OPPO’s 125W SuperVOOC and Realme’s 125W UltraDart tech take to charge a same size battery.

Xiaomi was already ahead in the race with its MI 10 Ultra that charges wirelessly at 50W and takes 39 minutes to top up 4500mAh battery. Currently, Oppo and Huawei are tied for the second spot with their 40W wireless charging on Reno Ace and P40 plus, respectively.

Also Read: Oppo’s 125W SuperVOOC Charging takes 20 minutes to charge a phone

The company hasn’t announced any upcoming phone that shall include this charging or how much an 80W fast charger would cost. The Demo video on YouTube has a modified version of Mi 10 pro.

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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