If fast charging speeds are your top priority while buying a new smartphone, you have come to the right place. We’ve put the latest smartphones to the ultimate charging test and picked up five smartphones that went from 0 to 100% in under 40 minutes. It includes devices from OPPO, OnePlus, Realme, and more. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get into it.

How We Ran Our Charging Tests?

We conducted our charging tests under controlled conditions to ensure fairness and consistency. Each phone was discharged to 0% battery before being connected to its original charger. The tests were conducted at room temperature, and we recorded the time it took for each phone to reach 100% charge.

Fastest Charging Phones

We ran this test on over 20 smartphones, and here are the top five contenders who reached 100% before the 40-minute mark.

Moto Edge 50 Pro

Charging Time: 23 minutes

The Edge 50 Pro leads the way with an astonishing full charge time of just 23 minutes. Its 125W TurboPower charging tech makes this feat possible, which significantly reduces the downtime. The phone features a 4,500mAh battery and supports 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging.

Realme GT 6T

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Charging Time: 33 minutes

The second position was taken by the latest contender from the house of Realme, the GT 6T. It only took 33 minutes to go from 0 to 100%. The smartphone gets its juice from the 5,500mAh battery and supports 120W SuperVOOC fast charging, which thankfully comes in the box. The GT 6T is a strong contender for those who need a big battery and quick power boosts.

OnePlus 11R

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Charging Time: 36 minutes

Despite being over a year old, the OnePlus 11R still holds its ground even in 2024. Thanks to its 100W SUPERVOOC technology, it went from 0 to 100% in 36 minutes. With a 5,000mAh battery, this phone balances speed and capacity, making it an ideal choice for power users.

OnePlus 12

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Charging Time: 38 minutes

The latest flagship, the OnePlus 12, is closely following. It was juiced up in just 38 minutes. Similar to its predecessor, it employs the 100W SUPERVOOC technology. However, the OnePlus 12 has a slightly larger 5,200mAh battery, resulting in a marginally longer battery life.

OPPO Reno 11 Pro

Charging Time: 39 minutes

The last one on the list is the OPPO Reno 11 Pro, which achieved the full charge in 39 minutes. The device packs a 4,600mAh battery and uses 80W fast charging tech. However, it’s important to know that despite it hanging fifth in our tests, the Reno 11 Pro still offers exceptional charging speeds that surpass many other models on the market.

Other Worthy Contenders

Here are some worthy mentions which didn’t make it to the full charge in the 40-minute time frame but were able to go from 0 to 100% in under an hour.