iPhone 16 Models Can Charge at Up to 25W Using MagSafe

[MacRumors]

The new iPhone 16 models that Apple introduced today support upgraded MagSafe charging. With a 30W charger, the iPhones can charge at up to 25W, an improvement over the prior 15W limit.

For the first time, the iPhone 16 models support fast charging over MagSafe. Users can expect up to a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes when using a 30W or higher adapter paired with one of the new MagSafe Chargers. Fast charging is also available with a 20W or higher adapter paired with a standard USB-C cable.

Qi2 wireless charging is supported as well, but that is limited to 15W charging, so iPhone 16 users will get faster charging speeds with official MagSafe chargers.

A 30W power adapter will need to be purchased separately, as Apple does not include power adapters with the purchase of an iPhone anymore. Apple does, however, include a USB-C cable.

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. There are two new MagSafe chargers in 1-meter and 2-meter sizes.

Article Link: iPhone 16 Models Can Charge at Up to 25W Using MagSafe

 

[Kylo83]

So how comes MagSafe is now faster than wired charging, the usb c should be faster than MagSafe and why didn’t we get a boost in that

 

[WilliamG]

Lol, all these new Qi2 chargers that just got released are already made obsolete.

 

[vngannxx]

Stuck on USB 2 speeds on the regular 16

 

[F23]

what about exisitng magsafe stands and 2/3-in-1 chargers? will they be able to output 25 W or is it only the new magsafe cable

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Here is my 15 Pro's battery health after just under 12 months. 40% cabled charging (fast) and rest was 15W wireless. RIP

I'm done with fast and wireless charging unless really needed.

 

[segfaultdotorg]

This is not really that revolutionary--if memory serves, my 13 Pro will charge at 20W using the old MagSafe adapter.

 

[howywood]

Pro and Pro Max models have also been reduced to 10W to stay in line with this year's Tim Apple strategy.

 

[xmlninja]

Why do people prefer Magsafe charging? You still have a cable attached to the device and its heavier than just using usb-c cable

 

[WarmWinterHat]

obsolete

Hardly.

Why do people prefer Magsafe charging? You still have a cable attached to the device and its heavier than just using usb-c cable

I don't get it either. I bought a magsafe charger when I got my 13 Pro but ended up returning it as it didn't make sense over regular cable charging or just a cheap wireless charger.

 

[Sogeman]

Now you can destroy your battery even faster

 

[SactoGuy18]

does anyone know what is the maximum initial USB-C PD 3.0 charging rate on the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models? Will the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus support up to 30 to 40 watts initial charging rate? And what about the rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro supports up to 40 watts USB-C PD 3.0 initial charging rate?

 

[Arsenikdote]

Why do people prefer Magsafe charging? You still have a cable attached to the device and its heavier than just using usb-c cable

If you are talking about portability than obviously a regular cable is the way to go. However, I would assume that many people, like me, use wireless charging at home and in the car. In those scenarios weight is irrelevant. So then it is the convenience vs feature comparison. Again, if you are looking for the most efficient and fastest possible charging, a cable is great. However, in the car and at home, I am not. I am just looking for something to slowly charge it. In the car it is so my GPS and Bluetooth usage is offset. Wireless is good enough for that. At home it is so I have my phone in StandBy mode. I get to see and utilize the display and also slowly charge it so it is ready in the morning.

Cables are great if I need a quick, mobile way to charge my phone. However, between the wireless charging stand by my bed and the one in my car, I get through 95% of my week never needing to even think about my battery level.

 

[Kylo83]

does anyone know what is the maximum initial USB-C PD 3.0 charging rate on the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models? Will the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus support up to 30 to 40 watts initial charging rate? And what about the rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro supports up to 40 watts USB-C PD 3.0 initial charging rate?

Yeah I’m sick of the rumours

 

[Böhme417]

This is not really that revolutionary--if memory serves, my 13 Pro will charge at 20W using the old MagSafe adapter.

MagSafe was 15 W before.

 

[eastpointvet]

I’m most happy about the 2m cable being available now. I been waiting on the since MagSafe dropped

 

[FoxBJK]

View attachment 2414469Here is my 15 Pro's battery health after just under 12 months. 40% cabled charging (fast) and rest was 15W wireless. RIP

I'm done with fast and wireless charging unless really needed.

Mine's at 100% still after 240 cycles. Wireless charging a majority of the time. Obviously results vary but I see no issues charging wirelessly, especially when magnets control the alignment.

 

[FelixDerKater]

Why do people prefer Magsafe charging? You still have a cable attached to the device and its heavier than just using usb-c cable

It works well if you have a stand and want to listen to wired headphones while charging.

 

[kerr]

Three things I wanted from an updated MagSafe charging puck:
-faster charging speeds
-braided cable
-non-integrated cable

The puck should be separate and have a USB-C port so you can use existing braided 1m/2m cables.

 

[BeatCrazy]

Why do people prefer Magsafe charging? You still have a cable attached to the device and its heavier than just using usb-c cable

I retrofitted dual MagSafe charging into my car's wireless charging pad area. MagSafe is critical to get the phones to stay secure, and line up the charging coils to activate/sustain charging speeds. Standard "flat" Qi + massive camera bump is a bad combo for a car charging.

 

[jaytv111]

Three things I wanted from an updated MagSafe charging puck:
-faster charging speeds
-braided cable
-non-integrated cable

The puck should be separate and have a USB-C port so you can use existing braided 1m/2m cables.

It's an integrated cable (though up to 2m now), it's a braided cable, and it's now up to 25 watts while the previous Magsafe was 15 watts.

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[0920730]

Why on earth did it take Apple 4 years to make a 2m cable? The only main reason I do not use MagSafe charging is that cable was way too short.

 

[0920730]

I only used USB-C to charge my 15 Pro Max I got on release day a year ago and I'm still at 100% battery.

 

[mikethebigo]

Does this require a new MagSafe puck? Will the old one support the newer speed when connected to a 30W adapter and using iPhone 16?

 

[mozumder]

Hardly.



I don't get it either. I bought a magsafe charger when I got my 13 Pro but ended up returning it as it didn't make sense over regular cable charging or just a cheap wireless charger.

Why do people prefer Magsafe charging? You still have a cable attached to the device and its heavier than just using usb-c cable

Try connecting any cable with one hand. Maybe while starting a car at the same time or unloading groceries in your kitchen.

You don’t need to block another activity to charge with MagSafe.