Apple has a faster MagSafe charger to go with the new iPhone 16 phones

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Apple’s new version of its MagSafe charging puck offers up to 25W wireless charging for the iPhone 16 line.

By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.

Sep 9, 2024, 8:18 PM UTC

MagSafe charger attached to the back of an iPhone 16

Apple released a new, more powerful version of the MagSafe charger during its September iPhone 16 event today. The puck will be compatible with all iPhones and any Qi2 device, but only the new iPhone 16 models are listed as supporting the fastest 25W wireless charging rate.

That’s a higher maximum rate than the phones offered by Samsung and Google right now — the Galaxy S24 series maxes out at 15W, while Google’s Pixel 9 phones range from 15W–23W when using the second-generation Google Pixel Stand. (Pixel 9 models can only manage 12W charging on standard Qi chargers.)

For faster wireless charging up to 25W — up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro when paired with the 30W USB‑C Power Adapter (sold separately).

For fast wireless charging up to 15W for iPhone 12 or later with MagSafe when paired with the 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (sold separately).

For wireless charging up to 7.5W for iPhone 8 or later with Qi when paired with the 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (sold separately).

Apple is asking for $39 for the 1m version of the charger and $49 for the 2m one. The new phones don’t come with chargers, so you’ll need to buy this separately and add a 30W USB-C power supply to support the highest rate, as noted above.

According to the product page for the new charger, every iPhone from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone 16 line is supported, as are all AirPods with wireless charging capabilities.