Charging an S8+ with an older genuine Samsung charger

[jdocdp]

Hi,

I will soon receive an S8+ without a charger.

I already own an A3 2016 (SM-A310F) and its own genuine Samsung charger (with european pins if that makes a difference).

Can I use this charger to charge the S8+?

I don't mind if it charges slower. I just don't want to damage the phone.

Let me know, thank you.

 

[Tim1954]

I interchange chargers and never had any problems...

 

[jdocdp]

Thank you for your response.

So I should just go ahead and charge it, right?

I mean, if anything, given that S8's is "fast charging" and my A3's isn't, the S8+ could end up benefiting from the A3's charger, isn't that right?

(Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've known, slower charge = better for the battery.)

 

[B. Diddy]

It won't harm the phone. Fast charging can theoretically cause more stress on the battery over time, but I believe that's based on heat production. If excessive heat isn't generated, it probably won't affect things significantly (and certainly not over the typical lifespan of a phone before the user upgrades).

 

[jdocdp]

Thank you for responding to me.

Any estimate on how much time it takes to fully charge with the A3/non-fast-charging charger vs its actual S8+ charger? (given the phone is not in use while charging?)

Sorry, just asking to figure out if I can forever stick with my A3 charger, or should I buy the S8+ charger if the difference in charging time is greater than one would expect.

Thanks.

 

[B. Diddy]

This should help: https://gadgetguideonline.com/s8/charge-galaxy-s8-battery/