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iPhone 18 Pro Max Test Shows Much Faster Charging From 0% to 100%
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- The iPhone 18 Pro models support significantly faster USB-C charging than the iPhone 17 Pro models, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max charging from 0% to 100% in 55 minutes compared to 81 minutes for the previous generation.
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max can reach 50% battery in just 15 minutes, improving from 20 minutes on the iPhone 17 Pro, and achieves a peak charging speed of 52W during the initial 12 minutes.
- Faster charging requires a power adapter with at least 60W and Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS); Apple offers a compatible 40W Dynamic Power Adapter priced at $39 in the U.S.
- These charging improvements may benefit users who frequently top up their phones during the day, though they are less impactful for those who primarily charge overnight.
- The video demonstrating these charging speeds was shared by Xiaobai's Tech Reviews on YouTube and is presented in Chinese.
