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Does Your iPhone Support Fast Charging?
Most of the new iPhones available today support quick charging. The latest models, such as the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17, officially support 20W charging, but we've tested some models at speeds up to 28W.
Apple stopped including power adapters with iPhones in 2020, so you need to either use an old (and potentially slow) power brick you already have or buy a new one from our list.
What About Wireless and MagSafe iPhone Charging?
If your nightstand is cluttered with AirPod, Apple Watch, and iPhone cables, it's time to streamline your power routine with a wireless charging pad. We assembled a list of our favorite wireless charging stations for Apple products, with phone-only and multi-device options at various price points.
iPhone 12 and newer models offer MagSafe as a faster alternative to Qi wireless charging. MagSafe allows you to wirelessly charge your device at up to 15W. Check out our favorite MagSafe chargers, but remember that you won't get the same speeds as with a wired charger and the right adapter. Most Qi chargers run at a slower rate of 7.5W, though Qi2 chargers can handle 15W.
Should You Buy a GaN Charger?
The majority of chargers on the market use silicon semiconductors. Gallium nitride (GaN) is an alternative to silicon that offers a lot of benefits: GaN chargers are smaller, more efficient, and require fewer components than silicon chargers. They’re also more expensive. Ultimately, traditional silicon chargers are fine for most people. However, if you’re looking for the absolute slimmest option on the market, it's likely to be a GaN charger.
If my power supply (charger) support PD and QC, and I use this adaper [1] with a lightning cable, does it keep quick charging when charging type C Android phones? Is it safe?
[1] Amazon.com: 4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 15/16/16 Pro/16 Pro Max/16 Plus,Samsung S24,iPad Air,Fast Charging & Data Transfer,Type C Charger Connector Cable,Not for Audio/Headphone/OTG : Cell Phones & Accessories
I guess what I'm really getting to is whether or not swapping to UsbC is worth it if I'm purchasing from Anker for example. Will there be a significant increase in charging speed?
I've heard that the Apple branded UsbC cables charge significantly faster, but I find them too expensive.
I can't seem to find this addressed directly anywhere. Apple support document seems to indicate that it HAS to be an Apple USC-C to Lightning cable but then they sell third party cables on their website that state they are Fast Charge capable so... ?
Edit: any MFi cable will support fast charge.
Apple needs to update this support document to state that instead of implying that it has to be an Apple cable: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208137