What Charger Will the iPhone 16 Use?

Each iPhone 16 model promises a few extra hours of battery life compared to the previous generation. The latest iPhones continue to feature a USB-C port for charging and support wireless charging. If you decide to upgrade, you can continue to use your old adapter, but there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind.

Any iPhone 16 can be charged up to 50% in 30 minutes using a 20W adapter. So, that hasn’t changed compared to the previous generation. What’s new is that you can charge the new devices up to 50% in 30 minutes via MagSafe as well, but you need to use a 30W adapter in that case.

So, if you plan on charging your iPhone 16 using a cable, make sure to use a 20W adapter (you can also use a faster one, but it won’t charge your iPhone faster). Apple sells a 20W USB-C adapter for $19.00.

If you want to charge your iPhone 16 wirelessly, you need to invest in a new MagSafe charger, priced at $39.00. That’s because the new MagSafe charger supports iPhone 16’s 25W wireless charging. Just make sure to pair it with a 30W USB-C adapter to get the fastest wireless charging speed.

There are plenty of other tidbits regarding what’s new in the iPhone 16 lineup, so head over to our central overview to get the latest info. Also, we wrote about when to preorder new iPhone 16 models, what to expect from the new ‘Camera Control’ button, and more.

So, how do you plan to charge your iPhone 16? Feel free to express your thoughts in the comments section below, and thanks for reading!