[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Battery
Reverse Charging
Using your phone as a power bank to charge earbuds, watches, or other phones.
Also known as:
Wireless PowerShare
Reverse wireless charging
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Reverse charging lets a phone charge other devices. Wired reverse (via USB-C) is fast; wireless reverse (e.g., PowerShare) tops up earbuds/smartwatches at ~5–10 W. See Reverse charging: Yes.
Useful on the go, but it drains your phone's own battery. See battery life.
Where Reverse Charging Matters
Smartphones
Laptops
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reverse Charging?
Using your phone as a power bank to charge earbuds, watches, or other phones.
What terms are related to Reverse Charging?
Related Battery terms include Wireless Charging, Battery Life, USB Type-C.
Related Technical Terms
Wireless Charging
Inductive charging via pad or MagSafe magnets; typically 7.5-25 W.
Battery
Battery Life
Measured endurance for web, video, and gaming; mAh alone does not tell the full story.
Battery
USB Type-C
The modern reversible connector for charging, data, and video; found on nearly all new devices.
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