Published Apr 26, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended CES to uncover powerful hardware that isn't dominated by Google like the Mudita Kompakt. I trawl through Android news daily, hunting for stories that have real-world consequences. I hold a BA in History & Classics.

While we carefully weigh the pros and cons of cases and headphones, chargers don't tend to attract the same level of attention as other phone accessories.

After all, while a good phone case is vital to avoid hundreds of dollars in damages, and good ANC on headphones is a crucial element of modern life, surely any old charger will do?

While we're past the era of manufacturers including new charging bricks with new phones in a misguided attempt to appear environmentally friendly, most of us still have multiple chargers kicking around in drawers or buried under…