Fast-Charge Reality: How Much Power Your iPhone and iPad Can Use in 2026
iPhones (17 series) max out at about 40W and the iPhone Air at 20W, while iPads top out at 45W on base models and up to 60W on the M5 Pro; with Apple no longer including a charger in the box, you’ll need a capable USB‑C PD charger to reach these speeds, and reputable third‑party bricks from makers like Anker or Satechi can deliver them. Battery capacities vary (iPhone 17 Pro Max ~5088 mAh; iPhone 17 ~3692 mAh; iPad 11th Gen ~7698 mAh; iPad Pro M5 ~10290 mAh), which helps explain why larger devices can charge faster when the right charger is used.
