Major phone brands, including Huawei, Honor, Oppo, and Vivo, switch to a universal charging standard, eliminating the need for numerous adapters.
Leading Smartphone Brands Agree on Unified Fast Charging Standard
In a significant development for the smartphone industry, four of China's largest smartphone manufacturers — Huawei, Honor, Oppo, and Vivo — have agreed to adopt a unified fast charging standard, UFCS 2.0. This decision represents a positive step towards mitigating fragmentation in the charging device market.
The new UFCS 2.0 protocol was presented at the UFCS Industry Development Conference. It enables charging up to 40W, with compatibility extending to adapters from other manufacturers. This means users can charge their devices quickly without encountering compatibility issues. UFCS 2.0 also incorporates a mandatory Power Change feature, which enhances safety and efficiency.
An intriguing aspect of UFCS 2.0 is the inclusion of reverse charging, a feature that allows devices to share energy with each other, even across different brands. This added convenience and versatility to charging devices is a significant advantage.
Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi first proposed UFCS in 2021. However, substantial cooperation has only occurred recently, and it remains unclear whether Xiaomi will join UFCS 2.0.
This move could impact smartphone packaging, potentially leading brands to abandon included charging blocks. The upcoming presentations from UFCS 2.0 participants are expected to provide more insights on this matter. If other manufacturers follow this lead, users may finally experience freedom from multiple incompatible charging devices.
While detailed information regarding Xiaomi's involvement in UFCS 2.0 is scarce, it is advisable to keep a close eye on official announcements from Xiaomi and other relevant parties for the most accurate information.
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- The agreement on the unified fast charging standard, UFCS 2.0, by leading smartphone brands like Huawei, Honor, Oppo, Vivo, and potentially Xiaomi, is expected to expand the compatibility of gadgets, including smartphones, with various chargers.
- As a consequence of this standardization, users might find it easier to manage their multiple devices without encountering issues related to the charging technology.
