It’s becoming a trend among manufacturers to offer smartphones with nothing else coming in the box. You can buy a device that costs close to $1,000 or even more and you only get a SIM ejector tool, some papers, and the actual phone in the box. That leaves the duty of finding a charger up to you.
You might be one of those people who doesn’t want some extremely fancy charger that comes with four ports and 100W of total output. Sometimes, you just want something you can get for cheap that will charge your phone to 100%, even if it’ll take several hours. Here are the best options that fulfill the major criteria: price.
Voltme Revo 30 Mini2 (30W)
$8.99
The Voltme Revo 30 Mini2 doesn’t take “mini” lightly. This is one of the smallest wall chargers you can get, and the folding prongs can make it even smaller. There’s a single USB-C port, up to 30W of total output, and a pretty classy-looking design. Plus, it costs just a little less than most others.
Anker 312 Charger (25W)
$9.99
It’s hard to call something “premium” under $10, but as far as Anker goes, it is one of the most recognized brands on the list and you’re guaranteed to get a high-quality product. You get a USB-C port, folding prongs, and up to 25W fast charging which makes it perfect if you have a Samsung Galaxy S24.
Anker Power Port Mini (12W)
$6.99
The Anker Power Port Mini is the cheapest one on this list, but it has a very compact build with folding prongs, and two USB-A ports so you can charge two devices simultaneously. USB-C might have been nice, but you tend to get what you pay for. Charging speed maxes out at 12W, but if you don’t expect things to be rapid, this should suffice.
Amazon Basics Wall Charger (20W)
$9.19
Amazon Basics is the in-house Amazon brand that produces almost everything you can think of, including wall chargers. This isn’t as compact as the rest though you can still tuck the prongs away. You get a single USB-C port, up to 20W of power, and there’s an LED to let you know when it’s on too.
Amazon Basics Wall Charger (12W)
$8.54
Again, it’s Amazon Basics, and this charger is an uncomplicated one. You get a single USB-A port, which isn’t the modern choice, but it works. The port supports up to 12W fast charging. The charger has an indicator light, the plug can fold away, and the faceplate is made of a more durable material to help it survive mistargeted insertions.
Voltme Revo 30 Duo (30W)
$9.99
Do you like multi-port chargers? Here’s a USB-A and a USB-C port fit into one diminutive charger, thanks to the folks at Voltme, so you can get two gadgets charged up at once. It’s nice to have a 30W max output as well in a classy shell too. The logo on the front lights up when there’s a device charging.
Anker 312 Wall Charger (20W)
$9.99
This charger is part of Anker’s 312 series and it is straight to the point with a simple design and a single USB-C port that can push out up to 20W. The prongs don’t fold away, but this charger has a trick up its sleeve to make up for that: you get a five-foot USB-C cable included, which none of the other entries on the list can boast of.
Budi Extra Slim Wall Charger (17W)
$9.99
This charger might be the most interesting on the list with its very unorthodox design. It’s very flat and ends up taking up quite a bit of space, but it makes it perfect for those instances when you’re trying to fit a charger behind a couch or bed. You get two USB-A ports that can push up to 17W of power combined and a foldaway plug.
All You Need Is A $10 Bill For A Phone Charger That Gets It Done
If your phone doesn’t have a charger in the box, you don’t need to spend another ridiculous sum to get one when you just spent a lot on the phone itself. Instead, you can choose any of the chargers above, as each of them will set you back less than $10 while providing up to 30W charging.
My top pick on the list is the Voltme Revo 30 Mini2 because it is tiny and provides plenty of power in its small form, and there’s not much to hate on there. After that, I think the 20W Anker 312 charger is a good option because 20W isn’t bad for the price and it comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable included.
