If you’ve just upgraded to the iPhone 16 and are looking for ways to speed up its charging process, you’re in luck. Apple has equipped the iPhone 16 with features that support faster charging, but optimizing how you charge can make a big difference.
In this guide, we’ll provide tips to make your iPhone 16 charge faster and more efficiently, including protecting your iPhone from wear with a protective iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro case.
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Understanding the iPhone 16 Charging Capabilities
You asked, and Apple listened. With the iPhone 16, Apple has significantly improved its charging technology, making it one of the fastest-charging iPhones yet. The device supports up to 45W wired charging and 25W MagSafe wireless charging, giving users more flexibility when it comes to how they power up their device.
On the wireless side, Apple’s 25W MagSafe charging offers a fast and convenient solution. While it’s not quite as fast as wired charging, it still outpaces traditional Qi wireless chargers, which typically offer only 7.5W to 10W. For comparison, the iPhone 15 supports up to 15W MagSafe wireless charging.
What’s more, the iPhone 16 includes advanced battery management software that helps balance fast charging with battery health. This means your iPhone will charge quickly when you need it, but will also intelligently slow down when it reaches 80% to preserve the long-term health of your battery.
Combined, these wired and wireless options give iPhone 16 users more flexibility in how they charge, without compromising on speed or battery longevity.
Now, let’s get through the Pro tips list.
1. Use a 30W or Higher Power Adapter
To take advantage of fast charging on the iPhone 16, you’ll need a power adapter with at least 30 watts of output. Apple’s standard 5W charger won’t cut it if you’re after speed. The 30W adapter (or higher) can charge your iPhone 16 from 0% to 50% in around 30 minutes, significantly cutting down charging time compared to older, lower-wattage chargers.
Pro tip: You can also use third-party chargers as long as they are certified and offer the necessary wattage for fast charging.
2. Use a USB-C to Lightning Cable
For the fastest charging, use the USB-C to Lightning cable that comes with your iPhone 16. This cable, paired with a higher-wattage power adapter, ensures that your phone charges at maximum speed. USB-C delivers more power and charges devices faster than the traditional USB-A cables, so avoid using older cables that can’t keep up.
3. Take Advantage of MagSafe Technology
Apple’s MagSafe charging technology offers a quick and convenient way to charge your iPhone 16. MagSafe wireless charging specifications of the iPhone 16 Pro models:
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W
- Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
To maximize charging speed with MagSafe, make sure you’re using a MagSafe-certified charger that perfectly aligns with your iPhone’s magnetic back.
Pro tip: Pair your iPhone 16 with a MagSafe case, like the Thinborne Aramid Fiber Case, which ensures perfect magnetic alignment for uninterrupted and efficient charging.
4. Turn on Airplane Mode
One simple way to speed up charging is by reducing your phone’s background activity. By turning on Airplane Mode, you disable wireless connections like Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth, which can drain the battery even while charging. This reduces the power demand and allows your iPhone 16 to charge faster.
To do it, swipe down to open Control Center and tap the airplane icon to enable Airplane Mode while charging.
5. Avoid Using Your Phone While Charging
Using your iPhone 16 while it’s charging can slow down the process, especially if you’re running apps that require a lot of power, such as streaming videos or playing games. To make your iPhone charge faster, avoid using it during the charging period. Keeping the screen off will allow the phone to charge at its fastest rate.
6. Keep the Temperature Cool
Heat can slow down the charging process and even damage your battery over time. To optimize charging speed, avoid exposing your iPhone 16 to hot environments or leaving it in direct sunlight while charging. If possible, remove your phone from its case during charging to allow better airflow and prevent overheating.
7. Use Optimized Battery Charging (When It Matters)
While Optimized Battery Charging is a great feature for extending the overall lifespan of your iPhone’s battery, it can slow down charging in certain scenarios. The feature is designed to delay charging past 80% in some cases to reduce battery wear, but if you need your phone fully charged faster, you can temporarily disable it.
How to do it: Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging, and toggle off Optimized Battery Charging for a faster full charge.
8. Charge Your iPhone in Low Power Mode
Another effective way to speed up your iPhone 16's charging process is by enabling Low Power Mode. This feature reduces power consumption by temporarily disabling or limiting certain functions like background app refresh, mail fetch, and automatic downloads. By lowering the phone’s power usage, more energy can be directed toward charging, which can help it reach full capacity faster.
How to do it: Go to Settings > Battery and toggle on Low Power Mode. You can also activate it from the Control Center by tapping the battery icon.
Conclusion
With the right accessories and a few smart charging habits, you can significantly speed up the time it takes to charge your iPhone 16. Whether you’re using a fast 30W adapter, optimizing your MagSafe setup, or turning off background activity, these tips will ensure that your iPhone 16 spends less time on the charger and more time in your hands.