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01The best charger for iPhone 18 Pro, in plain terms
The right iPhone 18 Pro charger is a USB-C Power Delivery adapter with enough wattage for the speed you care about. For Apple's quoted 50% in around 15 minutes, that means a charger able to supply up to 60W. For everyday overnight charging, almost any decent USB-C PD brick of 20W or more is fine.
Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max on September 18, 2026. Both use USB-C, and both share the same charging specs, so everything on this page applies to either size. The box includes a USB-C cable but no power adapter, which is why so many people are asking what to buy.
- Port
- USB-C
- Fastest wired
- Up to 50% in around 15 min with a 60W adapter
- MagSafe
- Up to 25W; 50% in about 30 min with a 35W+ adapter
- Qi2
- Up to 25W on Qi2 25W chargers
- Video playback
- Up to 36 hrs (Pro), up to 45 hrs (Pro Max)
- In the box
- USB-C cable, no power adapter
Apple notes the 15-minute figure uses a USB-C cable and an adapter that supports Adjustable Voltage Supply, a newer part of the USB Power Delivery standard. Apple's own 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (with 60W max) is built for this. A regular USB-C PD charger with a bigger number on the label will still fast-charge your phone, it just may not hit that exact headline time. Our USB Power Delivery explainer covers the jargon.
02Charging speed by charger type
Here's what to expect from the chargers people actually own. The top rows are Apple's published figures. The rest are the limits of each charger type, not a promise of an exact time.
| Charger | What you get | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 60W-capable USB-C PD (with AVS) | Apple's fastest: 50% in around 15 min | Quick top-ups before you head out |
| 30W to 45W USB-C PD | Fast charging, a bit behind the top claim | Most people, most days |
| 20W USB-C PD | Solid speed, noticeably slower in the first half hour | Overnight and desk charging |
| Apple MagSafe Charger + 35W adapter | Up to 25W; 50% in about 30 min | Bedside, no cable fiddling |
| Qi2 25W magnetic charger | Up to 25W | Third-party magnetic stands and pads |
| 15W magnetic (MagSafe-compatible) charger | Up to 15W | Nightstands and car mounts |
| Basic Qi pad | Up to 7.5W | Overnight only |
| Old 5W USB-A cube | Very slow | Nothing, honestly. Retire it |
A 100W or 160W laptop charger won't hurt your iPhone. USB-C PD chargers only supply what the phone asks for. More detail in can I use a higher-watt charger.
03Estimate your charge time
Apple doesn't publish a peak wattage for the iPhone 18 Pro, only the adapter it recommends, so the phone's max speed in the tool is a conservative estimate you can adjust. The useful takeaway: going from a 20W brick to a 30W or 40W one makes a real difference in the first 30 minutes. Going from 60W to 100W makes none, because the phone won't draw more than it needs.
If you mostly charge overnight, speed barely matters. iOS learns your routine and can hold the battery at a lower level until shortly before you wake. Fast charging earns its keep on the days you forgot, or when you have 20 minutes before leaving for the airport. Worried about battery wear? See is fast charging bad for your battery.
04Picking a wired charger
Three things decide whether a wall charger is a good match for an iPhone 18 Pro.
- USB-C Power Delivery. Non-negotiable. A USB-A Quick Charge brick will charge the phone slowly at best.
- Wattage per port, not total. A 65W charger with three ports might give only 20W to one port when everything is plugged in. Check the per-port split on the label.
- A cable rated for the power. Most USB-C to USB-C cables handle 60W. If you also charge a laptop, a 100W or 240W cable covers everything.
We'd pick a multi-port GaN charger over a single-port cube. GaN chargers run cooler and pack more watts into a smaller body, so one brick can handle your iPhone, iPad and laptop. See what is a GaN charger if that's new to you.
All USB-C. Pick one with at least 30W on a single port for fast top-ups.
05MagSafe and Qi2: what wireless needs
The iPhone 18 Pro takes up to 25W wirelessly from Apple's MagSafe Charger or a Qi2 25W charger. The catch is the adapter behind it. Apple's 30-minute figure for 50% assumes a 35W or bigger USB-C adapter. Plug a MagSafe puck into a 20W brick and it charges, just more slowly.
Wired, 40W+ USB-C
- Fastest option by far
- Least heat
- Cable in the way when you use the phone
MagSafe or Qi2 25W
- Snap on, no port wear
- Needs a 35W+ adapter for full speed
- Warmer than wired
15W magnetic stand
- Charges phone, watch and earbuds together
- Up to 15W on iPhone
- Fine overnight
Keep a case on? Use a MagSafe-compatible case with built-in magnets so magnetic chargers stay centered. Thick cases without magnets slow wireless charging or stop it. Moving up from an iPhone 17 Pro? Check whether your old case fits first.
MagSafe-compatible chargers that snap into place. Rated speeds are on each listing.
06Not sure which iPhone you have?
The iPhone 17 Pro and 18 Pro look close at a glance, and chargers are easy to mix up. Go to Settings > General > About and check Model Name. Then use Find My Phone to see every case, charger and protector we list for your exact model.
Questions people ask
Does the iPhone 18 Pro come with a charger?
No. The box includes a USB-C cable but no power adapter. Any USB-C Power Delivery charger works; get one that can supply 60W if you want Apple's fastest wired charging.
Can I use my old 20W iPhone charger on the iPhone 18 Pro?
Yes. It's safe and it charges the phone at a decent speed. You just won't see Apple's 50% in around 15 minutes, which needs a 60W-capable adapter. For overnight charging, 20W is plenty.
How fast does the iPhone 18 Pro charge wirelessly?
Up to 25W with Apple's MagSafe Charger or a Qi2 25W charger. Apple quotes 50% in about 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapter. Older 15W magnetic chargers top out at 15W, and basic Qi pads at 7.5W.
Is a 100W charger safe for the iPhone 18 Pro?
Yes. USB-C PD chargers negotiate with the phone and only supply what it requests. A 100W laptop charger charges an iPhone at the phone's own maximum, no faster and no less safely.
Do the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max use the same charger?
Yes. Apple lists the same charging specs for both: USB-C, up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W adapter, and up to 25W with MagSafe or Qi2. The Pro Max just has a bigger battery, so a full charge takes longer.