The power adapter included with your Android probably supports fast charging. But it isn’t the most travel-friendly design. And it probably has a place it stays at your home or work. Luckily there are plenty of other chargers that will offer the same fast charging experience. Often in small size and/or price. The best fast chargers for LG, Motolra, and Xiaomi phones can all fast charge them from 0-50% in 30 minutes. While being small enough to keep in your bag for commute or travel.
Looking to charge on the go? Check out Best Portable Chargers for LG, Motorola, and Xiaomi Phones.
Anker PowerPort III Nano and AUKEY PA-Y18 Minima 18W PD for LG, Motorola, and Xiaomi Android phones
Fast Charging LG and Xiaomi
LG and Xiaomi phones support either Quick Charge 3.0 or Quick Charge 4+, depending on the model.
Quick Charge 3.0 models:
- LG G5/G6
- LG G7 Fit/One
- LG Q9
- LG V20
- LG V30 (also supports USB Power Delivery)
- Xiaomi Mi 5/6
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite/SE
Stick with 18W Quick Charge 3.0 chargers for these phones. But an Anker PowerIQ 3.0 charger will also work, and future proof you for a future phone upgrade.
Quick Charge 4+ models:
- LG ThinQ series
- Xiaomi Mi 8/9
- Xiaomi A2
Any newer model not listed above will also support Quick Charge 4+.
Stick with 18W USB Power Delivery chargers for these phones. Actual QC 4+ chargers are rare. But QC 4+ supports USB PD, and USB PD has a lot of options.
Learn more about Quick Charge 4+ and other fast charging standards.
Fast Charging Motorola
Motorola has its own fast-charging standard, called TurboPower. It is a clone of Quick Charge 3.0. Newer Motorola phones also support USB Power Delivery.
TurboPower/Quick Charge 3.0 models:
- Moto G6
- Moto Z3
Stick with 18W Quick Charge 3.0 chargers for these phones.
USB Power Delivery models:
- Moto G7
- Moto G series
Any newer model not listed above should continue to support USB Power Delivery.
Stick with 18W USB Power Delivery chargers for these phones.
Learn more about USB Power Delivery and other fast charging standards.
USB-C to USB-C Cable
A USB PD charger uses a USB-C to USB-C cable to connect to your phone. Find a good selection of USB-C cables here. Stick with USB-C to USB-C cables with 60W and USB 2.0 support. They offer as fast a charge rate at a lower cost.
Best Fast Chargers for Newer LG, Motorola, and Xiaomi Phones
All chargers below support USB Power Delivery. Used by the newer phones from LG, Motorola, and Xiaomi. Some chargers also support Quick Charge or PowerIQ 3.0, which would work with most of the older models from those brands.
Moto G6 will not fast charge from a USB-C port. It needs a USB-A port offering Quick Charge.
Small Size
These fast chargers are as small as they come. While still providing the fastest possible charge for your iPhone. Most include folding prongs, making them perfect for commutes and travel.
Anker's newer 18W USB-C PD fast charger. Leveraging GaN technology, it is smaller and lighter than most similar chargers. But with its small design comes fixed prongs. So be mindful when tossing it in your bag.
- Ports: USB-C
- Output: 18W USB-C PD, PowerIQ 3.0 (Quick Charge compatible)
- GaN tech
- Size: 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 inches | 1.1 oz
Review of the Anker PowerPort III Nano
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Review of the AUKEY PA-Y18 Minima 18W PD
One Charger To Rule Them All
If looking for one charger for several devices, including your Android, this may be it. It offers enough output for phones, tablets, or laptops. And many other devices of the same size. All at a price like the small chargers listed above.
- Ports: USB-C
- Output: 65W USB-C PD
- Size: 2 x 2 x 1.1 in | 3.4 oz
- Includes USB-C to USB-C cable for other devices
Review of the ZMI zPower Turbo 65W USB-C PD
Charge Two Phones At Once
These are dual USB-C port chargers. Able to offer fast charging to two phones at the same time. Great when traveling with someone else.
A great dual phone charger for two phones. Especially two different models. Anker's PowerIQ 3.0 tech support fast charging for newer Apple, Google, Samsung, LG, Motorola, and Xiaomi phones.
- Ports: USB-C x2
- Output: 18W USB-C PD each
- Size: 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in | 3.5 oz
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Review of the AUKEY PA-D2 Focus Duo 36W Dual-Port PD
Comparison of All Recommended Fast Chargers for Newer LG, Motorola, and Xiaomi Phones
| Charger | Note | Output | Size | Weight | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker PowerPort III Nano | Review | Smallest | 18W USB-C PD PowerIQ 3.0 (Quick Charge compatible) | 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 in | 1.1 oz | $18.99 |
| No products found. | Review | Compromise between size and folding prongs | 18W USB-C PD | 1.4 x 1.4 x 1.3 in | 1.5 oz | No products found. |
| ZMI zPower Turbo 65W | Review | Phone, tablet, or laptop | 65W USB-C PD | 2 x 2 x 1.1 in | 3.4 oz | $19.99 |
| Anker PowerPort III Duo | Charge two iPhones, or an iPhone and Android | 18W USB-C PD 18W USB-C PD PowerIQ 3.0 (Quick Charge compatible) | 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in | 3.5 oz | $18.99 | |
| No products found. | Review | Charge two iPhones, or a MacBook/MacBook Air | 30W USB-C PD - Single Port 18W USB-C PD - Dual Port | 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 in | 4.1 oz | No products found. |
Don’t see a charger you quite like? Or which is available in your region? Take what you’ve learned here and check out my larger charger comparison list.
Prices are from Amazon Product Advertising API, last updated on 2023-03-24.