Cell Phone Cables and Adapters for Samsung

A Few Basics to Remember When Buying a Samsung Charging Cable

Charging is a critical aspect of a mobile device, and that means using the correct accessories to facilitate it. A Samsung mobile device owner will have a choice of travel adapters to use, although it is advisable to stick to a phone-specific Samsung charging cable for satisfactory speeds.

Buying a Samsung original charger can be overwhelming, given the different alternatives available on the market. Most chargers come in two parts – the USB cable, which doubles as a data transfer cord, and the adapter. A buyer must know how to distinguish cables to be able to pick the most suitable cable for particular requirements. Here are the common choices:

• USB Micro – It is considered the standard port for mobile devices. The USB cable is designed to allow data transfer without requiring a direct connection to a computer.
• USB-C – One of the advances in cable technology is USB-C, which is built to connect to a device on either side (up or down). The cable has a high power flow that allows for fast data transfers.
• USB 3 – This cable is made with backwards compatibility to other versions of the USB cable, such as Type A, B, and Micro. You can usually identify a USB 3 Micro Samsung charging cable by its blue color inside and the extra pins that enable fast data transfer.

Yes, Samsung has several USB cable models designed for multiple charging. An original multi charger from Samsung has three USB cables that are compatible with different devices that have USB Micro ports. You can connect a smartphone, smartwatch, or other Galaxy gear to it for charging.

Fast charging is a technology used by Samsung to increase the charging speed by boosting the power. The Galaxy S6 is one model that is equipped with this feature, and you’ll need a Samsung fast charger cable to leverage the functionality. A cable that is designed for fast charging has the term ‘Adaptive Fast Charging’ on the adapter. A standard battery charger, even a branded model, will not work with the inbuilt fast charging function, and you must turn off the screen or power down the device entirely when using a fast charger. Charging speeds in this mode may decrease if the ambient temperatures rise or the phone starts to heat up.