What charger does the iPhone 18 Pro Max need?
Fast charges to 50% in about 15 minutes with a 60W-capable USB-C adapter that supports Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS), such as Apple’s 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max). Without AVS, reports show it settles at roughly 27–30W.
Fast charging needs60 W + AVS
Max input (approx.)52 W
Every charger, checked
Tap a charger for the full answer and charging times.
| Charger | Answer | Power | 0 → 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max) | Yes, fast charging | 52 W | ~15 min |
| Apple 30W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Google 30W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Apple 35W Dual USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Samsung 45W Super Fast 2.0 | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Google 45W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Steam Deck 45W | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| UGREEN Nexode Pro 45W (Smart Display) | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| ASUS ROG 65W | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS) | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Anker 715 (Nano II 65W) | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Apple 70W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Apple 96W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Any 100W USB-C PD (PPS) | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Apple 140W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 30 W | ~21 min |
| Samsung 25W Super Fast | Yes, standard speed | 25 W | ~23 min |
| Apple 20W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 20 W | ~27 min |
| Apple 5W USB-A | Yes, but slowly | 5 W | ~1 h |
Sources: Apple: Fast charge your iPhone · Apple: iPhone 18 Pro Max tech specs · 9to5Mac: How to fast charge iPhone 18 Pro · MacRumors: iPhone 18 Pro Max charging speed test · iDrop News: iPhone 18 Pro needs an AVS charger for top speed. Checked 2026-10-17.