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You can charge your 16 Pro with any wattage charger that you want. I have charged mine with the original Apple 5w charging brick, with Anker 7.5 and 20w bricks, and I have charged it with my 96w MacBook charger. You need 20w for fast charging with a USB-C cable and 30w for fast charging with the new version of the MagSafe charger. The original version of the MagSafe charger is not capable of fast charging no matter what wattage brick you have. My normal charging is with an Anker 20w brick and the original Apple MagSafe wireless charger. Answer from 0000GKP on reddit.com
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Apple Support
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iPhone 16 - Tech Specs - Apple Support
As part of our efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus do not include a power adapter or EarPods. Included in the box is a USB‑C Charge Cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports.
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9to5Mac
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iPhone 16 has a USB-C port, here's what you can do with it - 9to5Mac
May 12, 2025 - To charge your iPhone at full speed, you will want to use a 30-watt power adapter. Charging via cable at 30-watts, you’ll be able to go from 0 to 50% in about 30 minutes. You can safely use any higher wattage power brick, too, like the one ...
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Target
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apple iphone 16 : Charger and Cables : Target
The 18W USB-C power adapter, for example, can charge your phone up to 50% in just 30 minutes. Wireless chargers are the futuristic chargers that make you feel like you’re living in the Jetsons’ era.
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Best Buy
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iphone 16 charger - Best Buy
INIU - 240W 4.0ft USB C to USB C Cable, Fast Charging Nylon Braided Cable for iPhone 17 16 15 Samsung Macbook iPad etc - Black ... Comp. Value: $29.99 ... Comp. Value: $16.99 ... Comp. Value: $24.99 ... Comp. Value: $19.00 ... Comp. Value: $16.99
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Reddit
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r/iphone on Reddit: 20W or 30W USB-C Power Adapter for IPhone 16 Pro?
October 16, 2024 -

I’m just so confused on which power adapter to get for my IPhone 16 Pro 256 GP. I won’t be using MagSafe to charge my phone, only USB-C cable. Please help. Is 30W even compatible with the IPhone 16 Pro or should I just get the 20W? I know there’s quite a big price difference so I’d like to be absolutely sure.

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You can charge your 16 Pro with any wattage charger that you want. I have charged mine with the original Apple 5w charging brick, with Anker 7.5 and 20w bricks, and I have charged it with my 96w MacBook charger. You need 20w for fast charging with a USB-C cable and 30w for fast charging with the new version of the MagSafe charger. The original version of the MagSafe charger is not capable of fast charging no matter what wattage brick you have. My normal charging is with an Anker 20w brick and the original Apple MagSafe wireless charger.
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You can use any charger you want, the phone, cable & charger all talk to each other and the phone will only get what it can handle. If you use the 100w MacBook Pro charger the phone still only receives what it can handle. Just buy a good quality one. 20w is the standard right now for iPhone. It can use 30w but only in a small amount of situations. If you plug in a volt/watt meter you'll see it almost never actually gets above 20w. So only slight benefit to 30w but it would be good future proofing for the next few years and 30w chargers are cheap. I'd say buy a good quality 30w charger and you're set for years but if a 20w one is on sale or cheaper that's more than fine too ! I like ones that have more than 1 port and can handle multiple devices at once at 20-30w each. I also like 6ft cables. There's so many good choices. Some brands I like: anker, ugreen, baseus, iniu, esr, spigen. These brands are great too but too expensive if you ask me: apple, mophie, belkin. https://a.co/d/0yuYxLK https://a.co/d/6dVJ9EW https://a.co/d/cCYi9VH https://a.co/d/d7yYBSl https://a.co/d/a44p8Wj
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Apple
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iPhone 16 - Charging Essentials - All Accessories
Find cables, charging docks and battery cases for Apple devices. Charge and sync up Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watch. Buy online and get free shipping.
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EcoFlow
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iPhone 16 Charger Type: What You Need and How EcoFlow Adapts
EcoFlow’s portable power stations and solar generators include USB-C PD outputs, making them ideal companions. For instance, the · EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station features multiple USB-C ports with fast-charging support, allowing you to power your iPhone 16 quickly and reliably—no ...
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Apple Community
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Does iPhone 16 Pro Max use USB-C for Char… - Apple Community
the A1719 usb-c power adapter I have is from my old MacBook pro and says 87w on it, so I was wondering if it is safe to use on the iPhone 16 pro max? Absolutely. Note though that the phone won't charge any faster with the 87w power adapter than it will with a 27-28w adapter.
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Anker
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What Charger Does iPhone 16 Use? Everything You Need to Know - Anker US
August 30, 2024 - It takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to fully charge the iPhone 16 using a 20W USB-C power adapter or higher. Charging times may vary slightly depending on the charger and usage during charging.
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Reddit
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r/iphone on Reddit: What charger can I use for iPhone 16?
April 4, 2025 -

My husband and I just upgraded to 16s and we both had 11s before. When I got the new phones the person at the store said I need to use USB-C to USB-C chargers and that a regular USB to USB-C wouldn’t work. We already have a bunch of usb to usb-c chargers at home because of other devices we have and I’m scared to try to use one to charge my phone because of what the man at the store said (don’t want to ruin a brand new phone). I’ve googled and looked at different forums and seem to be getting differing answers so I’m just generally confused.

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Apple
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iPhone 16 Pro - Charging Essentials - All Accessories
Find cables, charging docks and battery cases for Apple devices. Charge and sync up Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watch. Buy online and get free shipping.
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GHOSTEK
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What Kind of Charger Does the iPhone 16 Use? — GHOSTEK
February 25, 2025 - You'll find a USB-C cable in the box with your iPhone 16. Simply connect the cable to the device's connector and a compatible USB-C power adapter, then plug it into the wall. If you're looking to charge two Apple devices, try a USB charger with ...
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Apple Support
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Fast charge your iPhone - Apple Support
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2024 using preproduction iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max units and software, USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305), and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1-meter Model A2580 and 2-meter Model A3250) with ...
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Anker
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Charging Cables for iPhone 16 - Anker US
These advantages make Anker cables the best USB-C cables for the iPhone 16 and other Apple products, providing reliability, speed, and broad compatibility. USB Adapters for AppleCharger Adapters for Apple Watch
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Reddit
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r/iphone on Reddit: What Power Adapter does iPhone 16 Pro Max use?
September 16, 2024 -

I plan to finally upgrade my 6-year-old iPhone 8 to iPhone 16 Pro Max. Back in the day, the charger was included in the box, but now you need to buy it separately (which is not a problem, don`t get me wrong)
I just got confused when I started to look for the charger for my new iPhone... Do I need the 20W or 30W, if I plan to charge my phone with the USB-C cable? Also what kind of cable do I need, cause the 1m cable included in the box would not be long enough for me, I need at least 2m to feel comfortable.

Thank you in advance ;)

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I Just ordered this cable: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B0BF9JTL8Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A2CUVTF1JUW5R0&th=1
And this adapter: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B0CX1L2SQ8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&psc=1

I hope I did everything right, thanks to everyone who replied, I really appreciate it!