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  Are those other chargers multi-port chargers? Many chargers will say something like 2amps, but have 2 ports that only provide 1amp each. Technically they are providing 2amps in total
context: What’s the scam exactly? They sell the best charger for the phone. If a 3rd party cable works way worse but it’s much cheaper, that’s not exactly a scam. >
  
  It's also likely the block that the 3rd party companies are using. Apple & Samsung use higher Amp blocks to charge faster. Which comes at a premium, if you want the absolute fastest charge for your phone, you have to pay for it, and then take care of your shit! Don't lose it, don't bend the cord (especially near the ends) in awkward positions if it's semi-rigid, etc.. >
  
  Well, it's a difference in capacitance. It really does not cost much for them to be made as 2.1 amp rather than 1. So you could make the argument that charging more for a better product when the costs to make it are the same is a scam of sorts. >
  
  It may not cost much per unit, but when you scale it to mass production levels, the cost increase combined with the profit potential that comes with the fastest chargers available obviously makes sense from a business perspective. >
  
  I have a Fast Charger for Android and multiple other chargers that say 2amp and 3amp. None of the other chargers actually chargers as fast as my Samsung Fast charger. I swap around cords and still get the same result.