The new iPhone 18 Pro has much better battery life than its predecessors, but it also has even faster wired charging.
To fast charge the new iPhone, Apple says you need to use its dynamic 40-watt power adapter with 60-watt max output and USB-C cable. With this combination, you will charge at the maximum possible speed, which is about 33% faster than previous pro iPhones could.
Maximum charging speed on iPhone 18 Pro with a 60-watt charger means you can charge from zero to 50% in about 15 minutes. That’s about 5 minutes faster than iPhone 17 Pro, for comparison.
Also, at that faster charging rate, Apple says users can get about 6 hours of video playback time with just a quick five minute top-up charge.
Specifically, Apple’s specs for the new iPhone 18 fast charging times require a 60-watt USB PD 3.1-compatible power adapter with Adjustable Voltage Supply feature. Right now, the only charger readily available that meets those requirements is the Apple 40W dynamic power adapter.
