I tested fast chargers with the best iPhone, Samsung, and OnePlus phones - and two surprised me

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • I tested three fast-charging smartphones.
  • I used OEM and third-party chargers.
  • Two phones beat their rated speeds; one fell short.

Charging speed is one of those numbers that marketing people love to toss around. That's especially true when it comes to OnePlus. It can be a throwaway line, but when new phones launch, you'll often hear about advertised charging speeds. From 25 watts all the way up to 120 watts, how fast your phone can charge might matter to you. It also matters how fast the plug you buy is, too, because two of our three competitors don't come with a wall plug.

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