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		thebean11 on Dec 2, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The next generation of wall chargers If your device accepts wattage (current? not totally sure about the terminology) higher than your current charger can provide, then yes. Basically, devices will charge at minimum(phone_rate, charger_rate).

Symbiote on Dec 2, 2019 [–]

> wattage (current? not totally sure about the terminology)

Power is measured in watts.

Current is measured in amps.

Potential difference / voltage is measured in volts.

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