I have already said it on occasion: most of the time, wait for the iPhone to fully charge It is a true odyssey, especially if we take into account that the competition is already launching phones that charge at 120W, that is, almost 6 times more than the Apple standard.
And this only gets worse as the brand’s phones get bigger, something that has happened again this year with iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro that are somewhat larger and, therefore, have higher capacity cells.
Unfortunately, Apple does not publish very specific data: The company does not usually detail the loading speed in watts for each model and in the end the charging speed depends on factors such as the charger used, the ambient temperature, the condition of the battery, among others. That’s why it’s useless for Apple to tell you that your phone charges in 90 minutes, if you’re doing it in full sun, or with 12 apps open.
In fact, this is what the company says about its fast charging:
You may notice reduced loading speed in the following cases:
– You use apps, games, or features with high-quality graphics or processor-intensive features, including camera apps.
– You stream high-quality videos, especially with the screen fully illuminated.
– iPhone may temporarily put charging on hold when under extreme temperature conditions. Charging will resume when the battery temperature returns to its normal operating range.
In addition, we add that iOS updates can influence the loading speedsomething we have already verified on several occasions.
All charging speeds for each iPhone
Believe us when we say that it has not been easy to prepare this list, since Apple makes it difficult to find all the information about it. However, we have rolled up our sleeves and dove deep into the listings of especifications of each iPhone to know how fast each model loads.
Generally, newer models (iPhone 14 and later) usually support fast charges of more than 27W with a compatible charger, while older phones may have slightly slower charging speeds.
Remember that at all times we talk about wired charging speedsnot wireless. We won’t get into that garden any other time, since it also has its crumbs.
That said, to make it as clear as possible, here is all the information:
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 (up to 45W)
- Recommended power adapter: 45W USB-C
- Fast charging: Yeah
- Box contents: USB-C cable
iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro (up to 27W)
- Recommended power adapter: 27W USB-C
- Fast charging: Yeah
- Box contents: USB-C cable
iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 (up to 20W)
- Recommended power adapter: 20W USB-C
- Fast charging: Yeah
- Box contents: USB-C cable
iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 (up to 20W)
- Recommended power adapter: 20W USB-C
- Fast charging: Yeah
- Box contents: USB-C to Lightning Cable
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Plus, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 (up to 20W)
- Recommended power adapter: 20W USB-C
- Fast charging: Yeah
- Box contents: May include 18W USB-C adapter
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 (up to 18W)
- Recommended power adapter: 18W USB-C
- Fast charging: Yeah
- Box contents: 18W USB-C or 5W USB-A adapter
iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 (up to 18W)
- Recommended power adapter: 18W USB-C
- Fast charging: Yeah
- Box contents: May include 5W USB-A adapter
iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 (up to 12W)
- Recommended power adapter: 12W USB-A
- Fast charging: No
iPhone 6S Plus and iPhone 6S (up to 10W)
- Recommended power adapter: 10W USB-A
- Fast charging: No
iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6 and earlier models (up to 5W)
- Recommended power adapter: 5W USB-A
- Fast charging: No
And how much battery does each model have?
This is something we have already talked about on occasion, but it is quite practical to have the capacity of each iPhone in the same place, to compare it with its charging power. Let’s start from the most modern to the oldest:
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,685mAh
- iPhone 16 Plus: 4,674 mAh
- iPhone 16: 3,561 mAh
- iPhone 16 Pro: 3,582 mAh
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 4,441 mAh
- iPhone 15 Plus: 4,383 mAh
- iPhone 15: 3,349 mAh
- iPhone 15 Pro: 3,274mAh
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: 4,323 mAh
- iPhone 14 Plus: 4,325mAh
- iPhone 14 Pro: 3,200 mAh
- iPhone 14: 3,279 mAh
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: 4,352 mAh
- iPhone 13 Pro: 3,095mAh
- iPhone 13: 3,227 mAh
- iPhone 13 mini: 2,406 mAh
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: 3,687mAh
- iPhone 12 Pro: 2,815 mAh
- iPhone 12: 2,775mAh
- iPhone 12 mini: 2,227 mAh
- iPhone SE (3rd generation): 2,018 mAh
- iPhone 11 Pro Max: 3,969 mAh
- iPhone 11 Pro: 3,046 mAh
- iPhone 11: 3,110 mAh
- iPhone XR: 2,942 mAh
- iPhone XS Max: 3,174 mAh
- iPhone XS: 2,658 mAh
- iPhone X: 2,716 mAh
- iPhone 8 Plus: 2,675mAh
- iPhone 8: 1,821 mAh
- iPhone 7 Plus: 2,900 mAh
- iPhone 7: 1,960 mAh
- iPhone SE (2nd generation): 1,821 mAh
- iPhone 6s Plus: 2,750 mAh
- iPhone 6s: 1,715 mAh
- iPhone 6 Plus: 2,915 mAh
- iPhone 6: 1,810 mAh
- iPhone 5s: 1,570 mAh
- iPhone 5c: 1,507 mAh
- iPhone 5: 1,440 mAh
- iPhone 4s: 1,420 mAh
- iPhone 4: 1,420 mAh
- iPhone 3GS: 1,219 mAh
- iPhone 3G: 1,150 mAh
- iPhone: 1,400 mAh
remember that you should always use official Apple certified chargers To take advantage of these maximum charging speeds and consult the instructions for use and safety to extend the useful life of your iPhone’s battery, whatever model you have.
