How to use super fast charging on Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ & S23 5G

The S23 is designed with convenience in mind and super fast charging is a key part of delivering that experience. To ensure you are able to make the most of the S23’s rapid charging capability read on and find out the requirements for super fast charging.

How to use super fast charging on Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ & S23 5G

S23 devices have a built-in fast and Super fast charging feature. To activate this feature, follow the steps below:

1 Go to Settings.
Settings icon
2 Tap Battery and device care.
Battery and device care selected in Settings
3 Tap Battery.
Battery selected in Battery and device care
4 Tap More battery settings.
More battery settings selected in Battery menu
5 Tap Super fast charging.

Please note: This option will enable super fast charging if a super fast charger is being used.

Switch next to Super fast charging selected

Please note: While charging, you cannot activate or deactivate this feature.

To ensure you maximise charging efficiency, turn your device screen off. While the phone is charging, a lightning symbol will display on the cover screen.

The S23 supports fast, super fast, and wireless charging.

To use fast charging, a charging cable that supports adaptive fast charging with a capacity of 25 watts is required.

To use super-fast charging, a charging cable that supports adaptive fast charging with a capacity of 45 watts is required - 45W TA + 5A cable (E-marked). 

Please note: The standard S23 only supports 25W charging.

You will also need a 45W Travel Adapter. Super-fast charging cannot be performed using standard chargers. We recommend using the USB Type-C, 5A charging cable that comes with the 45w charger.

You can purchase a travel adapter on the Samsung website

Read our FAQ on how to Fast Charge Galaxy S23 Series Wired or Wirelessly for more information on fast charging.

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