Yes, airplane mode makes your phone charge faster — but it's not worth it

News Mobile Smartphones Yes, airplane mode makes your phone charge faster — but it's not worth it There are better ways to increase your charging speed. By Christine Persaud July 25, 2026 12:30 pm EST Camilo Concha/Shutterstock Even though the latest smartphones have better battery life than ever, and there are many ways to improve your phone's battery life, we're always trying to maximize charge time. Thankfully, many of the latest smartphones charge at a faster rate, both wired and wirelessly. But anything you can do to speed up charging is worth trying, especially in a pinch. One simple strategy that people use often is to turn on airplane mode while the phone is charging. It seems like one of those old wives' tale methods that are a bit questionable, but you do it anyway.

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