Electronic – Will a device charger with higher current output necessarily charge an electronic device faster

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Charger specs

Charger type : USB Charger

Voltage : 5V

Amp : 2 Amp

Freq : 60 Hz

Battery specs
Type : Li-ion

Power : 7.4 Wh

Current : 2 Ah

Discharge Voltage : 3.7 V

Charging limit voltage : 4.2 V

Charging limit current : Not specified

Execution Criteria : GB/T18287-2000

Situation :

My present charger deliver 0.750 Amps and it takes 4 hours to charge a mobile phone.

I plan to buy a tablet charger which is fullly compatible with my mobile phone, which delivers 2 Amp.

I plan to do this expecting that the charging time will be 2.66 faster (2 / 0.75) times faster. So, I expect the mobile to be charged in 2 hour 40 mins.

Known issue :

Most electronic devices has a circuit which limits the maximum current that is allowed into the battery. (I am not aware if my phone has this)

Best Answer

Frankly, current is PULLED, not PUSHED. If your 2A supply is connected to a battery that charges at 0.7A, it will still charge at 0.7A, regardless of the power supply capacity.