Newer fast charging options are available for iPhones. Here's everything you need to know about getting and using fast charging, along with helpful tips.
While they may not be some of the longest-lasting smartphones on the market, modern iPhones boast more than respectable battery life that should be able to get you through an entire day’s use without breaking too much of a sweat. Of course, that assumes a lot of things — including a battery that’s still relatively new and in good health, plus a usage pattern that doesn’t include all-day streaming or gaming.
Although Apple stopped supplying chargers in the box with the 2020 release of the iPhone 12, the 5W charger that it used to package with nearly every iPhone isn’t capable of fast charging. It’s fine for juicing up an iPhone overnight, and the slower charging rate can even be better for the battery. But during daytime hours, you’re really not going to want to wait for the five or six hours it would to fully recharge an iPhone 16 Pro Max with one of these older adapters.
If you’re wondering how much faster fast charging is, Apple claims it will refill up to 50% of your iPhone’s battery in a mere 30 minutes. This means you can finally say goodbye to waiting for your phone to charge and bid farewell to overnight charging. Needless to say, fast charging will ease the anxiety you get when you’re about to head out the door and realize your phone is at 17%.
The cable You’ll need to use a USB-C connection for this fast-charging option on your iPhone. The good news is that Apple included this USB-C to Lightning cable in the box since the iPhone 12 — at least, until it sunsetted the Lightning connection. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max also included not only the cable, but also Apple’s first 18W USB-C power adapter, giving you everything you need for the fastest charging.
If you’re rocking a MacBook Pro, you likely have a charger that’s even more powerful than the 29W or 30W varieties. Apple has confirmed that even the 61W and 87W versions are safe to use with the iPhone. Remember, your iPhone doesn’t draw any more power than it needs, so a more powerful adapter can’t force your phone to accept a wattage that’s too high for it to handle.
Note: While we’ve endeavored to select only the best brands and recommended products, we haven’t tested all of the products below, so use them at your own risk, and know your mileage may vary. Alternative power adapters You can grab any power adapter with a USB-C port and enough power, but make sure it supports USB Power Delivery and stick to reputable brands.
The highest wattage any iPhone can get from a standard Qi wireless charging pad is 7.5 watts However, you might want to choose a charger that can handle a higher wattage to anticipate future capabilities or charge other non-Apple devices. The 10W Belkin Wireless Charger for $25 and the Aukey Aircore 15W for $17 are both worthy options.
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