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Mark Wilson

Forget AI –the iPhone 16 upgrade I want is Realme's new record-breaking fast charging

A Realme phone being charged by a new Supersonic Charge tech, next to an iPhone 15.

We've recently been hit with a barrage of hype around AI for smartphones, from Gemini Live to Apple Intelligence for phones like the incoming iPhone 16 – but a new blazingly-fast charging tech that's just been demoed by Chinese brand RealMe is arguably more exciting for many phone users than the latest AI developments.

As spotted by The Verge, RealMe revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that it's developed a new record-breaking 320W SuperSonic Charge technology. In the video demo, the tech fully recharges a smartphone from 1% to 100% in just four-and-a-half minutes – so quick enough for a full top-up while you down your morning coffee. 

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