iPhone Charging Speeds Comparison
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How iPhone charging changed from Lightning to USB-C, and how MagSafe limits differ by model.
Adapter requirements and MagSafe limits by model
| iPhone Model | Port | Apple fast-charge adapter requirement | MagSafe Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17e | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 18 Pro | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 60W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 60W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone Duo | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 60W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 16e | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone 17 | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 40W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 17 Pro | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 40W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 40W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone Air | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 20W |
| iPhone 16 | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 16 Plus | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 16 Pro | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 25W |
| iPhone 15 | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 15 Plus | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 15 Pro | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 14 | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 14 Plus | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone 13 | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 13 mini | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 12W |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 12 | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 12 mini | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 12W |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Lightning | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | 15W |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | Lightning | 18W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone 11 | Lightning | 18W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Lightning | 18W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Lightning | 18W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone XR | Lightning | 18W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone X | Lightning | 18W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published | No |
| iPhone SE (1st generation) | Lightning | Not published | No |
* iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini are limited to 12W MagSafe charging.
What USB-C changed
Starting with the iPhone 15 series, Apple transitioned to USB-C. Adapter requirements still vary by model: current 18 Pro models list a 60W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge timing claim, while the iPhone 16 lineup lists a 20W-or-higher adapter. That wattage is adapter capability, not a published maximum device draw.
MagSafe Improvements
MagSafe started at 15W with the iPhone 12. With the iPhone 16, Apple introduced a MagSafe charger rated at 25W wireless charging, a published wireless maximum rather than a substitute for Apple's wired adapter-requirement language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a high-wattage adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim?
Apple's published language is an adapter requirement, not a maximum device draw. For current 18 Pro models that is a 60W-or-higher adapter for the up-to-50%-in-around-15-minutes claim; iPhone 17 Pro models list a 40W-or-higher adapter for 50% in 20 minutes. Use a USB-C cable that supports the adapter's rating. MagSafe and Qi maxima are listed separately in the table above.
Is fast charging bad for battery health?
Fast charging generates more heat, which can degrade batteries over time. However, iPhones have smart power management to throttle speeds when the battery gets warm or reaches 80% charge to protect longevity.