iPhone 17 Models Feature Faster USB-C Charging With Apple's New 'Dynamic' Power Adapter

[MacRumors]

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models can be charged up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a compatible USB-C power adapter, according to Apple's website.

That means iPhone 17 models offer faster USB-C charging compared to iPhone 16 models, which can be charged up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a compatible adapter.

The ultra-thin iPhone Air has similar USB-C charging speeds as the iPhone 16 series.

One power adapter that supports the iPhone 17's faster wired charging capabilities is Apple's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. It is available to order starting today, with pricing set at $39 in the United States.

As its Dynamic Power name implies, this charger can dynamically deliver up to 60W of power, despite having a smaller form factor. However, due to the thermal limitations of its compact design, the charger can only reach that 60W peak in short bursts. A larger 60W-or-higher charger does not face that limitation.

Know that you do not need to use this specific new Apple power adapter to unlock the iPhone 17's faster charging — most higher-wattage chargers should do the trick.

Also, remember that Apple sells USB-C charging cables separately.

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models can be pre-ordered starting this Friday at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, and the devices launch on Friday, September 19.

Article Link: iPhone 17 Models Feature Faster USB-C Charging With Apple's New 'Dynamic' Power Adapter

 

[Martin Bland]

Finally a worthy successor to the GOAT 5W brick! This is the most exciting new release.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Bro just use your MacBook Pro charger

 

[JPack]

Sounds like a 60W adapter that thermally throttles to 40W?

I'm sure ChargerLab would love to tear it down.

 

[Johnny907]

LOL “Dynamic.”
Translation: Apple’s new charger supports USB-C PD, something 3rd party chargers from companies like Anker have offered since before COVID.

 

[Justin Cymbal]

Some of us prefer ‘slow charging’ (overnight) to maximize battery longevity by using Apple’s 5W charger:

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[howywood]

why can't we get one of these with two ports? FFS

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

so that means a 45w charger won't be enough uh? I wonder if it'll still charge faster or if it only works by alternating current 60/30/60/30

 

[devilbond]

It’s better marketing than selling a 60W charger that only delivers 40W most of the time.

 

[Reason077]

Too bad there doesn't seem to be a UK version of this adapter yet. Absolutely love my Apple 20W UK adapter (the one with the folding pins). Would LOVE to get a 40-60W one with a similar design!

 

[VisceralRealist]

So this charger won’t be of any benefit to the Air?

The list of compromises on that model increases…

 

[Reason077]

LOL “Dynamic.”
Translation: Apple’s new charger supports USB-C PD, something 3rd party chargers from companies like Anker have offered since before COVID.

Apple's USB-C chargers have supported USB PD for a long time, too. All compliant USB-C chargers do. If they didn't then you couldn't charge at anything over baseline USB power levels of 7.5W.

Dynamic here just means it can output 60W max, but will throttle back to 40W continuous after a while to prevent overheating.

 

[J@ffa]

Too bad there doesn't seem to be a UK version of this adapter yet. Absolutely love my Apple 20W UK adapter (the one with the folding pins). Would LOVE to get a 40-60W one with a similar design!

First thing I checked too. Rude! A UK 40-60w in a charger this size would be really great. Obviously there are plenty of third parties that make 30-60w-ish chargers, but the quality of Apple's would make it an easy buy, especially if it isn't too much more than the regular 20w version.

 

[djfitz]

Some of us prefer ‘slow charging’ (overnight) to maximize battery longevity by using Apple’s 5W charger:

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Apple's slowest iPhone charger with an outdated 5W USB port is no longer available to purchase in some countries around the world. As noted by...

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Then you're in luck, there are an almost infinite number of differents chargers from different manufacturures that offer USB 2.0 5W charging.

 

[raritymlp]

If you look closely at the Power Adapter images, here's the specs.
5V - 3A
9V - 3A
(AVS) 9-15V - 2.67A (3A DPS)
(AVS) 15-20V - 2A (3A DPS)

I guess we'll have to see if Apple's AVS and DPS is just Standard USB PPS or if it's another Apple proprietary charging standard.

 

[JPack]

If you look closely at the Power Adapter images, here's the specs.
5V - 3A
9V - 3A
(AVS) 9-15V - 2.67A (3A DPS)
(AVS) 15-20V - 2A (3A DPS)

I guess we'll have to see if Apple's AVS and DPS is just Standard USB PPS or if it's another Apple proprietary charging standard.

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Nuts that we have to do CSI when every other manufacturer just posts those specs.

 

[fezzzer]

I’d love to see the Max power delivery when my phone arrives next Friday. I’ll report back…

I’ve seen 27-28w on my 16 pro max previously

 

[rymc02]

why can't we get one of these with two ports? FFS

Why have two ports when you can just purchase two chargers for twice the price? - “Tim Cook Math”

 

[cdsapplefan]

I have the Anker 30w charger for my iPhone 16 Pro Max. It charges very fast. 20 minutes, 30 minutes no huge gap difference. Now if 50% in 10-15 then maybe I would upgrade the charger.

 

[cdsapplefan]

Bro just use your MacBook Pro charger

The Apple one is too thick to carry around as a iPhone charger. Anker has the GAN micro size chargers available for cheaper and smaller.

 

[ELman]

Remember when Apple use to include a charger.

 

[TheMountainLife]

Some of us prefer ‘slow charging’ (overnight) to maximize battery longevity by using Apple’s 5W charger:

Apple's Slowest iPhone Charger No Longer Available in Some Countries

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www.macrumors.com

For the past 10 years I've fast charged my company phone everyday that gets refreshed every 3 years along with using super fast charge 2.0 on personal Samsung products. My coworkers and myself see no benefit to slow charging. It feels right but the software battery conditioning does enough

 

[platinumaqua]

Sure wish Apple made a folding 3 pin adapter or duckhead. The grounding pin helps with keeping the adapter stay in place in those loose airline AC outlets.

 

[Astuces iOS]

The Apple one is too thick to carry around as a iPhone charger. Anker has the GAN micro size chargers available for cheaper and smaller.

Yeah you can use your Anker or whatever... lol

 

[segfaultdotorg]

They should include USB-C cables and chargers by default since they are making us put all of our old Lightning cables and chargers in the landfill.