What is Oppo's Super VOOC charging? Why should OnePlus fans be excited?

Oppo has recently launched the Oppo F9 Pro in the Indian market. Which comes with the company's new fast-charging technology called Super VOOC. The charging technology was first introduced by the company with the launch of the Oppo Find X Lamborghini Edition.

Some questions regarding the charging technology might be clouding your mind. These might include - What is Super VOOC charging?, How fast is it?, What does it mean for OnePlus smartphone users? Here are some of the answers you might be looking for.

What is Super VOOC charging?

Oppo originally showcased its VOOC charging technology two years ago. Since then the company has made many improvements in the technology, which has made it much faster and better. The Super VOOC charging technology is comparatively faster than many other fast charging technologies. Oppo claims that Super VOOC charging can charge a 2,500mAh battery in about 15 minutes. The company has claimed that the Oppo Find X with a 3,730mAh battery can be charged within 35 mins using Super VOOC technology.

Why is Super VOOC charging technology so fast?

To understand the tech what goes behind fast charging or even normal charging, you first need to know that, Watt(W) = Voltage(V) x Current(A). Basically, in order to deliver more Watts, either the Voltage or the Current has to increase. While Qualcomm with its Quick Charging technology uses higher voltage, VOOC charging uses higher current.

Now, the trick is to keep the device cool while making it charge faster. So, what Oppo does with its Super VOOC technology is that it uses a hefty wall adapter and a thicker cable similar is the case with OnePlus. This helps the charger do the conversion much more efficiently and the thicker cable helps in carrying more current.

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What is the difference between VOOC and Super VOOC technologies?

Remember the mathematics we went through to understand the last question? The same math needs to be applied here. The VOOC Fast Charger has an output of 5V/4A which delivers 20W. The Super VOOC charger, on the other hand, supports an output of up to 10V/5A which technically produces 50W of power. The amount of power/watt produced is now double, hence, drastically improving the charging speed.

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Why should OnePlus fans be excited about Super VOOC technology?

Now coming to OnePlus fans, Dash Charge technology which is known to be one of the fastest charging technology is nothing but a rebranded version of the Oppo's original VOOC Charging. Yes, this means that in future, Super VOOC might be made available to OnePlus users as well. There are a few reports suggesting that OnePlus is looking to rebrand its Dash Charge technology to Warp Charge. The company might take the opportunity to bring Super VOOC as Warp Charge. You can expect the tech to arrive with the OnePlus 6T or possibly the OnePlus 7.