If you want the absolute best fast charger for your new iPhone, check out Anker, one of the top makers of phone accessories.
Anker makes an array of chargers for iPhone, including some of the fastest on the market. You never know when you have half an hour (or less!) to charge your phone. You can prepare yourself for that — get a fast charger. All modern iPhones support charging at high speeds, whether it’s plugged in, on a MagSafe stand or a Qi2 charger.
Don’t know the difference, or what your phone supports? Read our guide below.
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Guide to iPhone fast charging with Anker chargers
As Apple crams crazy new camera features or AI features into the latest iPhones, people always ask for the same thing: more battery life and faster charging.
Any model made since 2019 (iPhone 11 and later) can add up to 50% of its battery life in 35 minutes or less — provided you’ve got the right charger and cable. If you’re all-in on the world of MagSafe, you can still get super-high 25W charging speeds, five times more powerful than the little USB brick Apple used to put in the box. If you’ve got a mixed household of iPhone and Android, you can also charge using Qi2.2 at the same speeds.
But good ol’ wired charging still offers the fastest speeds.
Anker makes excellent products for every preference.
Table of contents: Anker fast chargers
- 40W wired charging: Best for iPhone 17 series
- 20W wired fast charging: Fine for iPhone Air, iPhone 16 and older models
- MagSafe fast charging: Best for StandBy
- Qi fast charging: Best for Android compatibility
- More Anker product recommendations
Anker 40W wired charging: Best for iPhone 17 series
This tiny travel charger puts out 45W of power, the fastest charging speeds available for the iPhone 17. It’ll also juice up your MacBook Air, iPad, Nintendo Switch 2 and other USB-C devices. Includes matching six foot cable.
- High-power charging for iPhone 17
- Also charges MacBook Air, iPad and more
- Foldable compact design
- Black and white colors
The latest iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Pro Max headsets support the fastest wired charging ever, with double the power. Plugging in via a USB-C cable, they support 40W wired charging, power previously only available in a MacBook or iPad. These devices can reclaim up to 50% of their battery power in 20 minutes.
This requires a 40W power adapter. Anker’s compact 45W charger will do the trick. Still compact and tiny, with foldable outlet plugs, you can get the fastest charging speeds possible. It’s also beefy enough to top up your MacBook Air, iPad, Nintendo Switch 2 and other devices — so it’s perfect for keeping in your bag.
The included matching six foot cable is long enough to reach from an outlet up to a desk or nightstand.
Anker 20W wired charging: Fine for iPhone Air, iPhone 16 and older models
This compact and high-power travel charger offers the very fastest wired speeds for the iPhone Air, iPhone 16 and older. Get two for one great price.
- Fast wired charging
- Foldable plug
- Compact travel size
- Cable not included
The new iPhone Air and all older models going back to the iPhone 11 lineup only support 20W charging. On smaller phones, this nets you up to 50% battery in 30 minutes (or 35 minutes on Plus and Pro Max phones).
This requires at least a 20W power adapter. Anker sells these in a two-pack, so you can keep one at home and one in your travel bag for one low price.
Anker MagSafe fast charger: Best for StandBy
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MagSafe is Apple’s system of magnetically attaching accessories and chargers. You don’t need to worry about lining up your iPhone just right. Simply snap the phone on a MagSafe charger, and it starts charging. It’s super-fast and easy. You can have a MagSafe charging stand on your bedside, or even attach a MagSafe battery pack for full-power charging on an all-day excursion.
On most of the iPhone 17 and 16 lineup, MagSafe charging hits a peak of 25W when using a 30W adapter or higher. Most other models, from the iPhone 15 lineup back to iPhone 12, max out at 15W peak power with a 20W adapter.
This MagSafe stand charges your phone — and looks great doing it. The minimalistic design very much looks like Apple’s own style. It blends in nicely in a modern office or living room. Comes in either black or white.
- Simple, elegant design
- Support StandBy on iPhone
- 15W MagSafe-compatible charging
- Power adapter not included
As such, a majority of MagSafe charging stands only hit the standard 15W power output, not the 25W possible on the latest phones.
However, the main use case for MagSafe is to keep your phone on there passively. You place the iPhone on the charger while you’re working at your desk, or overnight on your bedside table — maximum speed is usually not a priority. Anker’s MagSafe chargers are still a top pick.
Anker Qi fast charger: Best for Android compatibility and multiple devices
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Qi is the cross-platform wireless charging standard between Android, iOS and other hardware products. The original Qi charging standard doesn’t have any integrated magnets, like MagSafe, and didn’t support fast charging.
Qi2 was adapted from MagSafe, and as such, is interchangeable with its wireless chargers and batteries. Qi2.2 raises the charging limit from 15W to 25W, and has seen wider adoption — most notably, the latest Google Pixel phones.
Top up all the devices in your life with this fast and high-power charger. Simultaneously use the MagSafe-compatible Qi2 charging puck for your phone, Apple Watch charger and Qi charger for your AirPods (or another phone). Get powerful 25W charging speeds with the convenience of MagSafe.
- High-power 25W Qi2 charging
- Charge three at once
- iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods
- Qi2 Android devices
- Included cable and power adapter
- Higher price than other 3-in-1 chargers
Most third-party stands and accessories were made for 15W charging, but there are a few 25W options. This Anker stand has three in one: a Qi2 stand for your phone, an Apple Watch charging puck and a regular Qi mat for your AirPods (or a second phone).
Top up all your devices using just one cable and plug — and it comes with one in the box!
More Anker product recommendations
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