About iPhone charge speeds

Find out how to improve the charging speed of your iPhone.

Your iPhone may charge faster with a different charger

For faster wired charging, use a USB-C Power Delivery charger, and a USB-C cable for iPhone 15 models and later¹ or a USB-C to Lightning cable for iPhone 14 models and earlier.

For faster wireless charging, use a MagSafe Charger² or a Qi2-certified wireless charger.

Charging your iPhone may take longer than expected if you use:

• A wired charger that provides 7.5W or less

• A wireless charger that provides less than 10W, such as a Qi1-certified charger

With iOS 18, if iOS detects that your charging experience could be improved, you’ll see a Slow Charger message in Settings > Battery. This doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with your iPhone or charger; it just means that your iPhone could charge faster by using a higher-wattage charger.

If your wired charger has more than one port, such as the 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter, or if you charge with a computer or USB hub with other connected devices, the maximum power output may be reduced. This depends on the combined power needs of all connected devices and on system conditions.

Charge ports in USB hubs or cars may charge slower than a dedicated USB-C charger.

Charge faster

Here are a few more ways to speed up charging.

Disconnect other accessories

To comply with regulatory standards, if you charge your iPhone wirelessly while USB-C or Lightning accessories (such as headphones) are connected, charging is limited to 7.5W.

If an accessory with power pass-through, such as a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, needs to reserve power for the ports, it may reduce the power delivered to your iPhone.

For faster wireless charging, disconnect wired accessories from your iPhone.

Limit your use of apps

You may notice reduced charging speed if:

• You use graphics-intensive or processor-intensive apps, games or features, including camera apps

• You stream high-quality video, especially with the display at full brightness

If you need your iPhone to charge fast, limit your use of these apps while charging.

Charge in a cooler place

Your iPhone may get slightly warmer while it charges. Your iPhone may put charging on hold temporarily while in extreme temperature conditions. Charging will resume when the battery’s temperature returns to its normal operating range. Try moving your iPhone and charger to a cooler place.

You can see if charging was on hold on your iPhone by going to Settings > Battery.

Learn more

• Charging and maintaining your battery

• What to do if your iPhone won’t charge

• Fast charge your iPhone