I want Apple, Google, and Samsung to copy this brilliant charging feature

Optional boost charging is great for a quick top-up without ruining your phone's battery health.

Jan 17, 2025 - 17:05
I want Apple, Google, and Samsung to copy this brilliant charging feature
Boost Charging Speed notification
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority

Playing with the new HONOR Magic 7 Pro, you will find plenty of interesting and innovative features to sink your teeth into. But one of my favorites might just be a small but delightful feature that’s super easy to gloss over — boost charging.

How it works is very simple and pretty elegant. When you plug in the phone, a charging notification pops up and asks if you’d like to boost your charging speed (see the image above). If your phone is locked when you plug in, you can even just hold down in the middle of the screen to activate the mode. If you do this, the phone will charge up a bit faster by sustaining high power for longer, throwing caution to the temperature winds.