The Perfect Battery Bank for a 6P - Nexus 6P Accessories

Hey XDA,
I have issues with buying technology because I am always looking for zero compromises. Been holding off on a battery bank for the 6P because i haven't found "the one"....
Wondering if anyone has seen any battery banks that meet all/most of these criterion:
USB C 3A Input/Output
Passthrough charging (charge the phone and battery bank in series)
6000 mAh or higher

I'm more than happy with this product from RAVPower
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_2

Azdian said:
I'm more than happy with this product from RAVPower
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_2
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Great find man! I been looking for something like this. Now if I can only find out if the 18650's are replaceable! Does it look like this box has screws to easily disassemble it ?

the battery pack i'm waiting for (hopefully not forever) is something with 3a fast charging that is more pocket friendly than anker/ravpower ~8000 mAH+

I bought this recently and its working great.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/iVoler-1000...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Not only does it support fast charging via USB C, it uses the USB C port to charge itself as well. This means the battery bank charges in about 3 hours which is quite fast for a 10000mah pack. With a full charge, I can charge my 6p twice.

RngrYogi said:
Great find man! I been looking for something like this. Now if I can only find out if the 18650's are replaceable! Does it look like this box has screws to easily disassemble it ?
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Nope, It doesn't have screws, I'm pretty sure it's hidden under the back cover.

zpiders said:
I bought this recently and its working great.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/iVoler-1000...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Not only does it support fast charging via USB C, it uses the USB C port to charge itself as well. This means the battery bank charges in about 3 hours which is quite fast for a 10000mah pack. With a full charge, I can charge my 6p twice.
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Actually this one doesn't have true USB C fast charge (it only goes up to 2.4A @ 5V, not the full 3A)
Azdian said:
I'm more than happy with this product from RAVPower
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_2
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Azdian said:
Nope, It doesn't have screws, I'm pretty sure it's hidden under the back cover.
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I second this pack. It's a bit on the bigger side, but the added capacity is really helpful when you have to go off the grid for an extended period of time (read international flights), and the extra weight isn't that obvious if you just throw the pack in your backpack or purse, for our lady friends out there.
As for the screws, I don't think it has, and the 18650s aren't supposed to be replaceable either. But heck, the cells are of exceptionally high quality and rated up to 500 cycles, so you don't really have to worry about them going bad.

ttminh1997 said:
Actually this one doesn't have true USB C fast charge (it only goes up to 2.4A @ 5V, not the full 3A.
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Not true, it DOES have true USB C fast charge as it gives you 5V 3A.

Azdian said:
I'm more than happy with this product from RAVPower
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_2
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Wow, nice, I guess i'll buy one too.

That bank from RAVPOWER seems very nice, I ordered one today.

Yep, RavPower seems to be the one...cool!

Gubro said:
Not true, it DOES have true USB C fast charge as it gives you 5V 3A.
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I stand corrected! Thanks for pointing this out. Last time I checked, it only supported pseudo fast charge (2.4A @ 5V)

I just got the Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C and find it really good as well.

nramalama said:
I just got the Anker PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C and find it really good as well.
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I just picked up the same, and I'm impressed so far. It came with a carry bag and 3 cables: A to Micro, A to C, & C to C. Capacity is 20,100 mAh.
Amazon link if you're interested. Will post a review after using it a while.

Dear friends,
Could you please share your experience with power banks so far? I'm looking for some to buy soon...

I bought the Xiaomi Power Bank Pro. It does have a USB type C socket.
Unfortunately that socket is to charge the power bank itself, so connecting the 6P via the USB type C actually drains the phones battery and charges the power bank from the phone. :-o
It does come with a USB A to USB C cable, but it does not quick charge the 6P.

Thanks for your answer, I've read that pressing POWER button on the bank while connecting to the phone could launch charging via USB-C socket - did you try it?

tsuttie99 said:
Hey XDA,
I have issues with buying technology because I am always looking for zero compromises. Been holding off on a battery bank for the 6P because i haven't found "the one"....
Wondering if anyone has seen any battery banks that meet all/most of these criterion:
USB C 3A Input/Output
Passthrough charging (charge the phone and battery bank in series)
6000 mAh or higher
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O recently ordered the RAVpower 20,100mAh 3.0 one as there was a $10 off coupon code, but can understand the desire for something smaller and more pocket-able.
This is closest thing I was able to find that is pocket-able and, i think, meets your criteria. But no reviews and I've never heard of the brand:
http://www.amazon.com/Imazing-10000...ick+Charge+3.0+USB-C+Type+C++Portable+Charger
Heck I now want one of these too, if they are actually any good....

ButtonBoy said:
I just picked up the same, and I'm impressed so far. It came with a carry bag and 3 cables: A to Micro, A to C, & C to C. Capacity is 20,100 mAh.
Amazon link if you're interested. Will post a review after using it a while.
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O recently ordered the RAVpower 20,100mAh 3.0 one as there was a $10 off coupon code, but can understand the desire for something smaller and more pocket-able.
This is closest thing I was able to find that is pocket-able and, i think, meets your criteria. But no reviews and I've never heard of the brand:
http://www.amazon.com/Imazing-10000...ick+Charge+3.0+USB-C+Type+C++Portable+Charger
Heck I now want one of these too, if they are actually any good....
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So what are the differences between the Anker and the RAVpower?
Do they both support being charged at 5V/3A?
EDIT: That pocket-able one is kind of tempting - shame it isn't a more reputable brand

The RAVpower unite I ordered does both USB-C 5V 3A and Quick Charge 3.0 the Anker unite seemed not to (not even sure it did either, must where QC 2.0).

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Fast-charging External?

Anyone know of a portable battery that fast charges (real fast charging)?
I know of these:
http://www.aukey.com/product/pb-t1-fast-charge-battery-charger (I read that the s6 supports qualcomm 2.0)
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/get-through-qualcomm-quick-charger-2_60195548667.html (not really commercially available)
I also would be interested in a powerbank that is compatible with fast charging the S6 / S6 Edge.
And I too came across the Aukey powerbank.
But I didn't find the information if the S6 is compatible with Quick Charge 2.0, as this was developed by Qualcomm.
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I also would be interested in a powerbank that is compatible with fast charging the S6 / S6 Edge.
And I too came across the Aukey powerbank.
But I didn't find the information if the S6 is compatible with Quick Charge 2.0, as this was developed by Qualcomm.
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I purchased both wall and car chargers that were Qualcomm 2.0 quick charge technology compatible and both utilize the quick charge capabilities of the S6 flawlessly.
junksecret said:
I purchased both wall and car chargers that were Qualcomm 2.0 quick charge technology compatible and both utilize the quick charge capabilities of the S6 flawlessly.
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Cool! Thanks for the confirmation
I purchased the Aukey one you linked over the weekend and should be getting it today. I'll let you know how it is but it advertises that its quick charge 2.0 capable so we'll see.
The Aukey isn't in stock anymore on Amazon. I would have bought it. Thanks, please let us know.
Hey,dear,,,,,,,you are right..choose a good charger is very important.
I bought the Aukey. I only tried it once so far, but it works exactly as advertised. It shows up on the phone as a fast charger. It is a bit heavier than I would like, but I won't be carrying it everywhere, so.
Even with the same cable, recharging the Aukey took a lot longer than charging the phone. I don't know if that's weird or too be expected.
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Even with the same cable, recharging the Aukey took a lot longer than charging the phone. I don't know if that's weird or too be expected.
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Well the Aukey is 10000mah and the phone is like 1/5 of that so it should take longer to charge.
Tikerz said:
Well the Aukey is 10000mah and the phone is like 1/5 of that so it should take longer to charge.
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Right, but I'd only used it to recharge the phone once. It was fully charged when I started.
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Right, but I'd only used it to recharge the phone once. It was fully charged when I started.
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The Aukey is getting charged with maximum 2 Amps on 5V if it the advertising is correct ,, personally i think it is 1.0A on 5V and your phone got charged with quick charge which is faster , also if you take efficiency into consideration , if the Aukey where to deliver 2000 mah to your phone then it will consume at least 2500 mah to do that .
Aukey will be available April 20. I put my order in on amazon.
BTW, you can fast charge the Aukey if you're getting slow charge times.
Have you seen this one?
http://www.ipoweradd.com/poweradd-pilot-s-12000mah-battery-charger-for-samsung-s5-s4_p1270.html
It looks a good option
Just got this bad boy, so far so good, two charging ports, 1 @ 2.1Amps, the other at 1am. The 2.1Amp side charges pretty fast. Not the cheapest but looks like good quality
Comes with a cool case too
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CKGAE94/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So the Aukey arrived and yes it does fast charge (says so in the pull down).
It's a little heavy and the plastic finish on both sides is slightly scratched (only noticeable) under light, but it seems to be the product to get right now.
Amazon link to Aukey fast charger
Here is the link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Aukey-10000mAh-Portable-External-Supported/dp/B00UBDI7EC
is there any word on release date of the official samsung battery back ?
the actual samsung branded one.
The Aukey is a rip off of the Unu battery chargers. The Unu can fast charge for certain. I've had it for months now and love it.
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Here is the link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Aukey-10000mAh-Portable-External-Supported/dp/B00UBDI7EC
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Argghhh out of stock.....
Fast charge as in qualcomm 2.0?

Ravpower 20100mah power bank review

I bought this external battery pack because I wanted something to power my Nexus 6p, with rapid charging. I can confirm that this battery pack registers as charging rapidly on the lock screen. This charger also can charge 3 devices at once. It has a USB type c port, 2.4a USB port and a quick charge 2.0 USB port. The charger still delivers enough amperage for rapid charging while charging 2 devices at the same time as shown in one of the pictures.
Finally this charger has 4 indicator lights on it to display how much capacity is left in the power bank. The size of this power bank is a little bigger than a nexus 6p and it comes with 2 USB type A to micro USB cables. Overall this power bank is a great value and already came in handy many times!
I received mine today too its great!
Wow, that one battery badboy! May get one...
Been happy with mine.
wwevoxnj said:
I bought this external battery pack because I wanted something to power my Nexus 6p, with rapid charging. I can confirm that this battery pack registers as charging rapidly on the lock screen. This charger also can charge 3 devices at once. It has a USB type c port, 2.4a USB port and a quick charge 2.0 USB port. The charger still delivers enough amperage for rapid charging while charging 2 devices at the same time as shown in one of the pictures.
Finally this charger has 4 indicator lights on it to display how much capacity is left in the power bank. The size of this power bank is a little bigger than a nexus 6p and it comes with 2 USB type A to micro USB cables. Overall this power bank is a great value and already came in handy many times!
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Nice! Wish it came in 10000 mAh
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I really like mine. I pretty much use it wherever I go. I actually bought two one for home and one for work.
hows the weight on this thing? Seems beastly ... is it pocketable? Id like to get one but concern about the size. I'm used to easily putting an extra battery in my pocket so not being able to replace battery will take some getting used to. Wish this came in like 10,000mah at half the size
weight is fine, but it's too thick and wide to be pocketable. I've posted more in depth in the other thread for this, but it's a really good product that delivers fast charging and plenty of juice
kellybrf said:
weight is fine, but it's too thick and wide to be pocketable. I've posted more in depth in the other thread for this, but it's a really good product that delivers fast charging and plenty of juice
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Ehh, if you have small pockets it isn't pocketable. I can fit it in my back pocket, it sticks out the top of course, but it does fit.
I bought this thing also, LOVE IT.
RED ZMAN said:
Ehh, if you have small pockets it isn't pocketable. I can fit it in my back pocket, it sticks out the top of course, but it does fit.
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Yes this thing would be tough to fit into a pocket, but it if you have a bag you bring with you (backpack) then you'll be fine.
Edit: sorry meant to quote @kellybrf
I have one that's 15kmah has two USB ports, one that supports Quick Charge.
How long to recharge it with 6P's charger ?
dealova2008 said:
How long to recharge it with 6P's charger ?
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If you mean to recharge the 6P with the power bank, it seems to be the exact same speed as the stock charger, around 100 minutes for 1-100%.
i think he meant how long to charge the ravpower battery pack using the official Google 6p charger.
dealova2008 said:
How long to recharge it with 6P's charger ?
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The ravpower charges via micro USB not USB type c. I haven't checked how long to charge it but I'll let you know as soon as I drain it.
wwevoxnj said:
The ravpower charges via micro USB not USB type c. I haven't checked how long to charge it but I'll let you know as soon as I drain it.
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The RavPower charges via type C as well...
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ylexot said:
The RavPower charges via type C as well...
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Yup, it does. I concur.
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I bought this thing also.
pilz made me purchase it.... should be here tomorrow

[Review 11/22] Ravpower 20100mah Type-C/QC2.0 External Battery Pack

Ravpower 20100mah Type-C & QC 2.0 Battery Pack
Overview: The Ravpower battery pack is supposedly the first USB Type-C battery pack out there. It charges the 6P using the USB Type-C standard of 5V/3A which is great because it’s the first true Type-C charger and battery out there not made by Google from what I have seen. I will compare the battery to the other ones I own which are just the regular QC2.0 standard and made by Aukey.
Ports/Charging:
The Ravpower features 4 total ports, now before you get carried away with the infinite possibilities of this I will first talk about what they offer.
Ports Comparison
Input Charging Ports:
There are 2 ports that can be used to charge the battery. The first is the conventional Micro-USB port. This port will allow you to have the battery with up to 24W, and is a good backup if you don’t want to charge it via USB Type-C. The next way the battery can be charged is via USB Type-C at 5V/3A (15W) which is slower than using a QC2.0 24W+ charger. I know there aren’t many 24W capable QC2.0 chargers but I have a 30W one made by Power Partners and it charges the battery a lot faster than my Type-C cable does.
Here is breakdown of the voltages/rates the battery can be charged at:
Output Charging Ports:
Type-C
The battery can charge up to 3 devices at once with its 3 output charging ports. The first and most relevant of these would be the USB Type-C port. It will charge the Nexus 6P/5X rapidly just as the wall charger would. I’ve had the battery for about 3 days now and it has been great! The USB Type-C port is reversible in terms of charging for this battery pack. The port can take 5V/3A and output the same 5V/3A to a phone so it cuts down on how many ports the battery needs.
USB Type-A QC2.0
This port features Qualcomm’s quick charge 2.0 standard and will quick charge any compatible devices at one of 3 voltages. The port can also charge the Nexus 6P/5X using a in spec Type-A to Type-C cable as you might expect. I have the iOrange cable and it will give me 1.5A as it should by the USB standard. I like the availability of a Type-A port because I can charge other devices from it while on the go.
USB Type-A iSmart Port
This is your standard 5V 2.4A USB Type-A port. There is nothing special about it in my opinion and they could have left this one out since the QC2.0 port also supports 5V/2.4A. It’s still there if you wanted to use it so I will leave it at that.
Here is a table of the output voltage and rates:
Battery I/O Rating Pictures
Design/Build Quality:
The design of the battery is nothing special, it’s a simple rectangle just like it should be. There is no reason to over design the appearance of an external battery as long as it gets the job done. I don’t mean this in a bad way at all because I like the simple design of it. There are 4 blue LED dots that indicate the battery level and they aren’t overly bright if you use it at night. There is a small button under the LED lights to turn the battery pack on or see its current battery level.
Let me get this out of the way: the battery is HUGE and might as well be a brick making up some old building in Philadelphia. With that being said the battery is solid but not too heavy overall. The battery is made with a plastic construction, but Ravpower does offer a 12 month warranty on it. I didn’t look to see what it covered, but I assume it should cover the standard defects but likely not physical damage. According to Ravpower these are the dimensions of the battery pack:
Here is a comparison between the 3 battery packs I currently have. (Aukey 10000mah Silver, Aukey 12000mah Black, Ravpower 20100mah Black)
Status Lights for each battery pack
What’s in the Box:
The battery comes with a mesh pouch to put it in while you are traveling about, but it has no extra pockets for anything else. There are also 2 micro USB cables included with the battery that can be used to charge the battery or a compatible phone. The flat style cables are nice and should be tangle free. I used one to charge my Bose QC20 (2015) headphones and didn’t have any issues. I would test them on another device, but I no longer have micro USB phones/tablets.
Dimensions
Overall 9.8/10
I’m enjoying the battery pack a lot and I think it’s worth the price right now. $47.99 isn’t bad for a 20100mah battery considering I have 2 Aukey ones (12500mah, 10400mah QC2.0 battery packs). The battery is big, but it has more than enough capacity to keep your phone/tablet alive for a few days at a minimum.
Here is a table comparing the Ravpower to the Google 22.5W Dual port Type C charger with different cables, I also tested my in spec Type A-C Cable using a 5V/4A charger
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So I would still need to get another C to C cable to charge my phone quickly, or use the included A to C at a lower speed?
fury683 said:
So I would still need to get another C to C cable to charge my phone quickly, or use the included A to C at a lower speed?
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You cna use the C-C cable that comes with your phone to rapid charge your phone. Any USB A-C cables are limited to 1.5A by design so it won't rapid charge with a Type A that is inspec. Out of spec ones might but its not worth the risk
Pilz said:
You cna use the C-C cable that comes with your phone to rapid charge your phone. Any USB A-C cables are limited to 1.5A by design so it won't rapid charge with a Type A that is inspec. Out of spec ones might but its not worth the risk
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Right, I just meant that if I wanted to keep this in my work bag or in my car, I would need another C to C cable, because the one that came with my phone would stay at home with the charger. Thanks for the review, I added it to my Amazon Wish List.
dammit pilz.....
ordered...
fury683 said:
Right, I just meant that if I wanted to keep this in my work bag or in my car, I would need another C to C cable, because the one that came with my phone would stay at home with the charger. Thanks for the review, I added it to my Amazon Wish List.
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Yes you need a C-C cable to rapid charge at the 5V/3A but you can charge slower with a Type-A to Type-C which will give you 5V/1.5A. The monoprice C-C USB 2.0 cable is inspec according to Benson so I would get that one. It's ~$13 I believe.
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dammit pilz.....
ordered...
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Let me know how it is. I try to write honest reviews since I do this for fun to help people out.
Pilz said:
Yes you need a C-C cable to rapid charge at the 5V/3A but you can charge slower with a Type-C to Type-C which will give you 5V/1.5A. The monoprice C-C USB 2.0 cable is inspec according to Benson so I would get that one. It's ~$13 I believe.
Let me know how it is. I try to write honest reviews since I do this for fun to help people out.
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That was a typo, right?
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That was a typo, right?
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No their 3ft USB 2.0 spec one was that much unless I'm thinking of another company.
Edit: the 6ft USB 2.0 spec C-C is $12.99
http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/pro...categoryid=10303&subcategoryid=1030319&cpncd=
I have this same charger. 70% off my town has been with out power for the past 3 days (including my house) and this thing saved me a few times already. I can fully charge my phone almost 6 times on 1 charge. It may be big but it charges fast and many times. I dig it
Just bought one today via Amazon with same day shipping! Question - can I charge my phone via USB A-C cable and simultaneously charge the battery with the C-C cable?
Cares said:
Just bought one today via Amazon with same day shipping! Question - can I charge my phone via USB A-C cable and simultaneously charge the battery with the C-C cable?
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I haven't tried but it might work. I know most batteries support I/O at the same time.
I will add the rest of the pictures tomorrow. Its been a very busy day so I haven't had a chance to take the other pictures
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I have this same charger. 70% off my town has been with out power for the past 3 days (including my house) and this thing saved me a few times already. I can fully charge my phone almost 6 times on 1 charge. It may be big but it charges fast and many times. I dig it
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I've used it to charge my phone for the past 3 days just to test it. If has 2 dots left (~50% or less) which is good. The battery may but be metal or asthetically great but it gets the job done
OP updated with more pictures, tables, etc.
Pilz said:
No their 3ft USB 2.0 spec one was that much unless I'm thinking of another company.
Edit: the 6ft USB 2.0 spec C-C is $12.99
http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/pro...categoryid=10303&subcategoryid=1030319&cpncd=
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No, I'm saying about a C-C and a Type-C to Type-C cable, aren't they the same cable?
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No, I'm saying about a C-C and a Type-C to Type-C cable, aren't they the same cable?
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Yes you're absolutely correct that should have said A-C for the second part. I mistakenly thought you were referring to the monoprice cable cost I'll be sure to fix that thank you!
Edit: I corrected that typo from earlier thanks for clarifying that for me
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Yes you're absolutely correct that should have said A-C for the second part. I mistakenly thought you were referring to the monoprice cable cost I'll be sure to fix that thank you!
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No worries mate, I must say that I was confused as well...
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No worries mate, I must say that I was confused as well...
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I'm glad you let me know so I could fix it. Now I'll have to see how the battery holds up on my trip
Pilz good call... mine came about an hour ago... this is dope!
dadoc04 said:
Pilz good call... mine came about an hour ago... this is dope!
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I've been enjoying mine lately plus its capacity/size arent bad for what it is. I'll see how TSA likes it in my carry on because they are always stupid

5A cable in 2 meter/6 foot length?

Anyone, find a longer type C cable to replace the one shipped with our Mate 9? I just purchased a 2 meter cable from Bestbuy that was certified fast charge but it does not show up as Supercharge when charging. I noticed that our cables actually have 5A molded into the cable at the type C end and the one I purchased from Bestbuy was rated at 3A. I Googled but could not find anything. Just wandering if anyone else has found anything.
Thanks, Dhatw.
Looking for this myself for a while now. Actually I'm looking for any charger that supports the super charge feature, regardless of length.
Be careful if ordering off of Amazon, I bought one that was supposedly an OEM Huawei Mate 9 charger, but it wasn't. Slow charging...
I believe I read that Supercharge connectors have extra pins that aren't on a standard type-C cable, so you may need proprietary cables.
None of my longer usb c cables supercharge.
Not horrible speed though, about the same speed of my nexus 6p with quickcharge.
dhatw said:
Anyone, find a longer type C cable to replace the one shipped with our Mate 9? I just purchased a 2 meter cable from Bestbuy that was certified fast charge but it does not show up as Supercharge when charging. I noticed that our cables actually have 5A molded into the cable at the type C end and the one I purchased from Bestbuy was rated at 3A. I Googled but could not find anything. Just wandering if anyone else has found anything.
Thanks, Dhatw.
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One of the very unfortunate parts of having this SuperCharge technology is that only Huawei's cables and chargers will work with it. I have seen some on Aliexpress, but I don't think they were longer than the original. I've also never found the car charger for sale.
I agree that a "regular" type C fast charge cable is not too bad as far as charging speeds. I just didn't want to mess anything up and also would like to get all that I can from my phone and charger. I emailed Huawei to ask them if they have a longer cable but don't expect a positive reply if at all.
Dhatw.
This is the first phone with Supercharge. With the P10 about to come out, and probably more, perhaps Supercharge accessories may become a little easier to come by before too long, due to increased demand/market.
Where do most people place their supercharge? I find that when I do need to fast charge, it's either at work or while I am away from home. At home, I just leave it on the charger over night, so I do not see a need for it to be at home. Also, I heard that leaving it on supercharge over night could eventually cause a quicker wear and tear on the battery as opposed to just standard charging?
Anyone else do the same thing?
I have mine at home for when I need a quick charge, but I normally use slower chargers, as I believe it's better for the battery. I also normally only charge to about 90% or so, and don't let it get below about 40%, unless I know I'm going to need a full charge. I most commonly need a quick charge in the car, but that doesn't seem to be available yet.
SuperCharge ONLY works with the Huawei charger brick, and Huawei USB A to C cable.
With that said, USB PD works with this device quite well. My Pixel XL charger actually puts more current/power into the Mate 9 than it does my Pixel XL! Measured at the wall, the Pixel XL maxes out at about 18W... the Mate 9 hits 20W. It's not as good as SuperCharge, but it's close. There aren't too many reputable, good type C chargers available right now, so your best bet is to buy the charger on the Google Store for $35 that comes with a quality 6 foot USB C cable as well. I personally have Apple's 6.6 foot/2M cable as it is the longest/best charging cable for type C you can buy right now at $19.
Nitemare3219 said:
SuperCharge ONLY works with the Huawei charger brick, and Huawei USB A to C cable.
With that said, USB PD works with this device quite well. My Pixel XL charger actually puts more current/power into the Mate 9 than it does my Pixel XL! Measured at the wall, the Pixel XL maxes out at about 18W... the Mate 9 hits 20W. It's not as good as SuperCharge, but it's close. There aren't too many reputable, good type C chargers available right now, so your best bet is to buy the charger on the Google Store for $35 that comes with a quality 6 foot USB C cable as well. I personally have Apple's 6.6 foot/2M cable as it is the longest/best charging cable for type C you can buy right now at $19.
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Is that safe tho? I know there was a story the htc 10 was charged with a nexus charger and it made the phone incredibly hot.
aknotts415 said:
Is that safe tho? I know there was a story the htc 10 was charged with a nexus charger and it made the phone incredibly hot.
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I haven't noticed any issues. The phone doesn't really get warm either. This is using an e-marked (chipped) cable as well, so if it fails, it's Huawei's fault for breaking USB spec.
Has to be a certain gauge or something for this cable.
A few popped up on Amazon, anyone tested any of these longer cables out?
intruda119 said:
A few popped up on Amazon, anyone tested any of these longer cables out?
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Give me links and I'll buy them to test.
stevenkelby said:
Give me links and I'll buy them to test.
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Try this. It's USB C PD and comes with a 6 feet cable. I ordered one too.
FlyHi 30W Type C PD Wall Charger with Foldable Plug Output 5V 3A/9V 3A/15V 2A/ 20V 1.5A with 6.6ft (2M) USB C To C Charger for Macbook 12 Inch,Google Nexus 6P,Nexus 5X and so on(White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUDZHT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_o0BQybN37GPCV
intruda119 said:
A few popped up on Amazon, anyone tested any of these longer cables out?
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guapinoy said:
Try this. It's USB C PD and comes with a 6 feet cable. I ordered one too.
FlyHi 30W Type C PD Wall Charger with Foldable Plug Output 5V 3A/9V 3A/15V 2A/ 20V 1.5A with 6.6ft (2M) USB C To C Charger for Macbook 12 Inch,Google Nexus 6P,Nexus 5X and so on(White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUDZHT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_o0BQybN37GPCV
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Thanks, order placed. I expect it will fast charge, but not supercharge.
I bought a couple of these on AliExpress, they look excactly the same (so they are 'short') and they do work with SuperCharge, very happy with them!
I think you would need a REALLY REALLY thick cable if you want to charge with 5 A and have a longer cable.
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Thanks, order placed. I expect it will fast charge, but not supercharge.
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I got mine yesterday. Seems to fast charge. So no real difference from super charge. The 6 foot C to C cable seems solid.
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I got mine yesterday. Seems to fast charge. So no real difference from super charge. The 6 foot C to C cable seems solid.
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Thanks, can you download Ampere and check out the actual charging current with the phone in airplane mode, screen brightness at minimum and the battery at 50%?
Stock cable should give about 4300-4400mA
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere

Best option for pocketable USB-C power bank?

I'm looking for a quick charge power bank that would be comfortable to carry around in a pocket. Preferably one that supports USB-C. There doesn't appear to be very many options.
Here's a slim USB-C power bank that I really like the design of — https://www.ravpower.com/10000mah-portable-charger-Type-C-black.html — but there's absolutely no mention of quick charging. It also has a great warranty — 18 months that can apparently be extended for a lifetime.
However, this is the only one I could find that explicitly mentions QC 3.0 support, has USB-C, and is pocketable — https://www.amazon.com/Portable-ROMOSS-10000mAh-Resistance-Qualcomm/dp/B072X5PCV8 — but I'm not familiar with the brand and it would only be a 12 month warranty with that unfamiliar brand vs an 18+ month warranty with a more familiar brand.
Is the Romoss the one to go for or are there other options? Will the Ravpower still charge my phone quickly or should I stick to something that explicitly mentions QC?
Alternatively, I could just not worry about USB-C and go with Anker, who I'm pretty comfortable with and then I'd have a couple more options – either https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Upgraded-PowerIQ-Samsung/dp/B01NBQX0O5 or https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Anker-PowerCore-Qualcomm-Portable/dp/B01JIYWUBA. That would lead me to another question, though. Which is more pocketable and comfortable to carry? Compact but thick or tall but slim?
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The guy from HighOnAndroid recommends this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079FPMCNF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A38N3TNH1N2LMX&psc=1
It's a bargain at $14.99!
I've also been looking at this Omars one because I liked the LCD readout with the percentage charge:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C7XCMF8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AX0BPKZH3NYP4&psc=1
And here's another similar designed one from Mopo with the LCD readout of percentage charge:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCNWWC8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A147T9BP1STN3V&psc=1
i have the tqpa one for 14,99$ it has qc3 and charge my v30 in 1h30. regards
Honestly, I feel like this power bank from Anker does the job very well. Has USB-C charging along with two USB-A outputs to charge up to two devices at once.
https://www.anker.com/products/vari...Aljeubgxnt4G45WaUiZPSFv8iNr6vD8xoCyTcQAvD_BwE
S3ckshun8 said:
Honestly, I feel like this power bank from Anker does the job very well. Has USB-C charging along with two USB-A outputs to charge up to two devices at once.
https://www.anker.com/products/vari...Aljeubgxnt4G45WaUiZPSFv8iNr6vD8xoCyTcQAvD_BwE
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Where do you see the usb c port?
I bought Mi 20000mAh power bank and type C converter.
This power bank is having two way quick charge, both charging phone and charging power bank
USB-C Port
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Where do you see the usb c port?
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It is the port used to charge the power bank located on the right side of the USB-A ports.
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It is the port used to charge the power bank located on the right side of the USB-A ports.
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Are you blind? That's a micro-usb.
Anker PowerCore 13000 C (USB-C Input only), Compact 13000mAh 2-Port Ultra Portable Phone Charger, Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost Technology, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072155XVX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_QwYwIb9SGtAAN
This is the one I was talking about. Please disregard the previous post.
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Anker PowerCore 13000 C (USB-C Input only), Compact 13000mAh 2-Port Ultra Portable Phone Charger, Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost Technology, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072155XVX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_QwYwIb9SGtAAN
This is the one I was talking about. Please disregard the previous post.
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Ok, that's a different thing.
That looks good, minus the fat design. For me personally, batteries that are thinner are preferable.
I keep a 6-port USB charger on my desk along with six different USB battery banks ranging from 3000mAh to 23600mAh. Most thin USB batteries that are "pocket-friendly" are going to be in the 5000-6000mAh range max, but my daily driver for USB battery charging is the 10000mAh Anker two-port charger with QC 3.0. It can charge my LG V20 from 10% to full in 1h30m a minimum of 3x before needing to be recharged itself, and it's only about the size of a pack of cigarettes and fits in my pants pocket next to my phone easily. My largest USB battery bank is so large you could actually beat someone to death with it and then connect the car charger alligator clips to jump-start your car and then drive home.

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