Does the iPhone 16 support wireless charging?

No need to deal with wires!

By Abigail Shilets - Staff Writer
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Are you thinking of getting an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max? You may want to find out some things about the devices first. For example, does the iPhone 16 support wireless charging?

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The iPhone 16 does support wireless charging. All versions of the iPhone 16 series have support for MagSafe wireless charging at 25W. Additionally, you can use regular Qi wireless chargers at up to 7.5W.

Does the iPhone 16 support wireless charging?

The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max all support wireless charging. These devices come with two flavors of wireless charging, though. It’s important that you know what this entails.

The first type is Apple’s own MagSafe wireless charging, which allows 25W charging and uses magnets to attach the battery or charger to the back of the phone.

25W magsafe charger

To take advantage of the faster ‌MagSafe‌ charging, you need a 30W or higher power adapter, which Apple sells for $39. Of course, you can use a higher powered power source or a third-party power adapter as long as it delivers at least 30W.

You also need one of Apple’s new ‌MagSafe‌ chargers, which were released alongside the iPhone 16 models.

Older ‌MagSafe‌ Chargers from Apple will not charge your ‌iPhone 16‌ model at above 15W, nor will older third-party ‌MagSafe‌ chargers. If you have a ‌MagSafe‌ stand or multi-device charger from a company like Mophie or Belkin, it’s now outdated and can’t charge your new ‌iPhone‌ at its maximum wireless charging speed.

Additionally, you can use any Qi2 charger to juice up your device. Qi2 chargers are equivalent to the prior 15W ‌MagSafe‌ Charger and can only charge ‌iPhone 16‌ models at 15W.

Which wireless chargers should I use with the iPhone 16?

For obvious reasons, we recommend using the new MagSafe wireless charger. This will achieve faster 25W charging speeds and will provide the added convenience of magnetic attachment. Of course, regular Qi chargers will work, too, so you can continue using those if you already have them.

The 25W MagSafe charger is available at Apple.com, starting at $39 for a one-meter cord or $49 for a two-meter cord.

FAQs

Does the iPhone 16 support Qi2 wireless charging?
The iPhone 16 series support Qi2 wireless charging. Apple has also updated all of its MagSafe compatible iPhones to support Qi2, meaning that if you purchase a Qi2 wireless charger it should support faster 15W wireless charging.

Can I use any wireless charger with my iPhone 16?
You can use any Qi wireless charger with an iPhone 16, but standard Qi chargers will only charge it at 7.5W. If you want to take advantage of faster wireless charging speeds, you will need the new MagSafe wireless charger, which can reach 25W.

Is it bad to use wireless charging instead of regular charging?
This is not a topic that is covered often, but wireless charging is technically worse for your device when compared to wired charging. This is because one of the biggest battery performance killers is heat. Wireless charging produces a lot of heat. And because wireless charging is generally slower, this means your device is heating up for more extended periods.

Can I use a MagSafe charger with an Android device?
At its core, MagSafe technology uses Qi wireless charging. This means that you can technically use a MagSafe charger with any Qi-compatible handset, including Android phones. That said, Android phones won’t sufficiently attach to MagSafe accessories magnetically. There are cases that add the magnets to the back, though. You can also get a MagSafe adapter for Android devices.

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Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.
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