iPhone 17 Pro has the fastest charging speed of 33 phones tested
Key Points:
- CNET tested 33 current smartphones for wired and wireless charging speeds, averaging results to determine overall fastest charging phone.
- The iPhone 17 Pro was ranked fastest overall, leading in combined wired and wireless charging performance.
- Apple dominated wireless charging speeds, taking four of the top five spots, likely due to MagSafe’s precise alignment with charging coils.
- Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra earned the fastest wired charging award, adding 76% battery in 30 minutes, slightly ahead of the iPhone 17 Pro’s 74%.
- Optimal charging speeds require a 30W+ power adapter and a MagSafe charger with fast-charging capability for Apple devices.