All iPhone 16 Models Support Up to 45W Fast Charging via USB-C

All iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of wired fast charging via the USB-C port, up from 29W on the iPhone 15, according to a new certification shared by leaker ShrimpApplePro.

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Details submitted to the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and posted to Weibo confirm that all iPhone 16 models tested at 5-15V and 3 amps, which indicates an ability to charge at up to 45 watts.

Before Apple's iPhone 16 announcements, there was a recurring rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will support 40W wired fast charging, but it was not previously thought that this would apply to the standard iPhone 16 models, too.

Earlier this week, Apple revealed that the new iPhone 16 models also support upgraded MagSafe charging, but it didn't mention changes to wired fast charging. With a 30W charger, the new iPhones can charge at up to 25W via MagSafe, which is an improvement over the prior 15W limit.

The new ‌iPhone 16‌ models will be available for pre-order starting on Friday, September 13, with a launch to follow on Friday, September 20.

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Apple Knowledge Navigator Avatar
9 months ago
Watt an improvement!

No? I’ll grab my coat.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Reason077 Avatar
9 months ago

Does this mean it charges faster? If not, what does this mean?
Yes, it means it can charge faster (with an appropriate charger) and also wear out your battery health faster.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
PsykX Avatar
9 months ago
If true, they really should have said it in the keynote.

For me at least, if it does charge a lot faster, it's now one of the biggest new features in this lineup.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iDento Avatar
9 months ago
The not-Pro iPhone is so good this year. So good it looks like Apple is trying to push AI more than selling Pro phones.

Which make me think, Apple Intelligence subscription in 3…2..
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nicho Avatar
9 months ago

Watt an improvement!

No? I’ll grab my coat.
Your humour is too Current for me.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
cablefun Avatar
9 months ago
I really hope this is true, it’s long overdue
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)