MacworldIf youve ordered a new iPhone recently, youll notice that the box is a whole lot slimmer than in previous years. Thats because the bulkiest accessory is gone: the power charger. Apple has removed the power adapter from all iPhones it sells, so you need to bring your own.If youve been using Apples feeble old 5W adapter, its a perfect time to upgrade. Apple now supplies a cable in all iPhone boxes to allow for fast charging, so all you need is the right charger. Here we list our favorite trusted iPhone chargersmany of which do more than the plain Apple-branded charger, and nearly all of which are much smaller.Lightning or USB-C for iPhone?When we talk here about USB-C chargers, we mean the port on the charger, not on the iPhone. Starting with the iPhone 15 family, Apple has switched the port on its iPhone from Lightning to USB-C. But iPhones older than the 15 with the Lightning port should still hunt out a charger with a USB-C port as only these offer fast iPhone charging. Older phones will use a USB-C-to-Lightning cable, while the iPhone 15 series will have USB-C at both ends.Which wattage charger for iPhone?Its important to consider the amount of wattage a charger will provide to your device. For years, Apple supplied good-enough 5-watt chargers in the iPhone box, which take about 2.5 hours to fill up your iPhone. The newest iPhone models require a charger that can handle 20 watts or greater for fast charging30W will charge recent iPhones even faster. You can fill up about 50 percent of an iPhone 15 or 16s battery in about 30 minutes with the right adapter.The latest iPhones can take in around 30W of power, so aim for that as a minimum for your iPhone charger. Higher wattages mean you could use the charger for your MacBook, too.Wired and wireless iPhone charging?From the iPhone 8 on, iPhones have the ability to be charged wirelessly. The iPhone 12 and later also feature Apples superior MagSafe wireless charging technology that uses magnets to make the connection with the wireless charging pad more efficient; check out our roundup of the best MagSafe chargers, most of which require one of the USB-C wall chargers tested here.Magnetic wireless chargers come in different charging speeds: 7.5W for MagSafe compatible, 15W for certified MagSafe and Qi2, and 25W on Apples newest MagSafe Charger.However, charging with a cable plugged into the iPhone will always be faster than wireless as less power is lost than in a wireless connection. Below our chart of the best iPhone chargers we recommend our favored charging cables.Count the portsMany adapters offer multiple ports on a single wall charger. If youre going to be regularly charging more than one device at a time, buy an adapter with at least two portssome have as many as four ports. You can even get a mix of USB-C and USB-A, depending on your needs.Plugs: To fold or not to foldSome chargers have folding pins to protect the adapter as well as other items if you toss it in a bag, but Apples 20W charger and a few others have less flexible protruding prongs. Its a small thing, but it could make a big difference in your travel bag.As any traveler knows, plugs come in all shapes and sizes around the globe. Weve tried to cover the most used types here. Some USB-C power adapters even come with different prong sets so you can leave the multi-holed travel adapter at home when you travel.Best iPhone chargers 2025Official Apple iPhone charger: Apple 20W USB-C Power AdapterProsOfficial Apple chargerFoldable prongs on U.K. modelConsNo foldable prongs on U.S./AU modelsOne portWhy we love it: Apples 20W USB-C power adapter is as basic as it gets. Its one of the bulkiest chargers on this list as well as one of the heaviest, It wont charge a laptop, and you cant charge more than one device at a time. However, if you want to keep your chargers in the Apple family, its a solid option for $19/19. In our testing, it wont charge your phone noticeably faster than the old Apple 18W plug, but it is noticeably cheaper than the model it replaces. Wed like it better if Apple offered a half-price option for iPhone buyers, but even at full price, its not a terrible value at all. The U.S. and Australian models dont feature a folding plug, but the more cube-like U.K. model does, despite the larger plug type, and is a much cleaner design as a result. While 20W is the minimum for fast charging, we recommend a 30W charger for newer iPhones.Best single-port iPhone charger: Anker 30W Nano Charger 511ProsSmallest, lightest 30W charger30WFoldable plugMultiple color optionsConsOne portWhy we love it: Measuring just 1.12 1.12 1.39 inches (U.S. model), the 30W AnkerUSB-C Nano 3 Charger511 is the smallest 30W USB-C charger weve had in our labs for testing. It weighs just 1.3oz (36g).We recommend you buy a 30W charger over 20W as it will charge newer iPhones even faster. The iPhone 15 Pro models will probably fare better with 35W for the fastest iPhone charging, so owners of the very latest iPhones should look at the two-port 40W Anker Nano Pro charger reviewed lower down. Earlier iPhones should be fine with 30W chargers such as this one.Its available in a range of pastel colors, including Misty Blue, Lilac Purple, Phantom Black, Aurora White and Natural Green.The U.K. Anker Nano 3 (511) model is larger and doesnt feature foldable prongsso for U.K. buyers, we recommend the equally incredibly light and powerful Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger (30W), pictured above, that does have foldable prongs.Ugreen Nexode 30W USB-C GaN ChargerProsSmall size30WFoldable plugConsOne portWhy we love it: At 1.26 x 1.26 x 1.57 inches and 48g (U.S. model), the tiny Ugreen Nexode 30W GaN Charger is slightly larger than the similar Anker Nano (reviewed above). To make it even more portable both U.S. and U.K models feature foldable prongs.That extra power wont make much difference with many iPhones as 20W is enough for fast charging. But if you have an iPhone Pro or Max, a 30W charger will allow it to charge a little faster (27W), and it certainly wont hurt to have the added power on other models. At 30W, It could even recharge a 13-inch MacBook Air!While the 2-Port Nexode 45W Charger, also by Ugreen and reviewed below, gives you two ports, the single port of this charger pumps out a few more watts than either of the two on the 45W dual chargerso if you only have one device to charge, this is the better (and cheaper choice).Plugable 30W USB-C GaN ChargerProsSmall size30WFoldable plugAvailable in white or blackConsOne portNorth America onlyWhy we love it: This is another new-generation USB-C charger that measures just 1.22 1.26 1.37 inchesonly marginally larger than the 30W Anker Nano and about the same as the Ugreen Nexode.It weighs just 45galthough youll likely not notice the difference with the 36g Anker Nano or 50g Ugreen Nexode.Available in either white or black, its not available outside of North America.Budget iPhone charger: Anker PowerPort III 20W Cube Fast ChargerProsSmall sizeFoldable plug on U.S. modelAvailable in white or blackConsOne portNo foldable plug on U.K. modelBest Prices Today: RetailerPrice0.01View Deal15,95 View Deal18,30 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket0.01 at idealo15,95 at DS-Computertechnik18,30 at tease-ShopWhy we love it: At 1.23 x 1.25 x 1.3 inches, the compact GaN-tech Anker PowerPort III is also pretty tiny and may be found cheaper than the 30W USB-C chargers as it is rated at the lower 20W.The U.K. model is less flexible due to the size of the U.K. plug and doesnt allow for foldable prongs, so we prefer the Anker Nano or the even finer Apple 20W Charger in that country only.However, if you can afford it we recommend you go for a 30W charger if your iPhone is a version 13 or later.Fastest two-port iPhone charger: Ugreen 2-Port Nexode 45W ChargerProsTwo ports45WSmall sizeFoldable plug (U.S. and U.K.)Price When Reviewed:35,99Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceUgreen35,99 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket35,99 at UgreenWhy we love it: The Ugreen Nexode 45W GaN Wall Charger 2-Ports Charger has more ports and power than the Anker 511 Nano Pro, but at 1.57 x 1.57 x 1.93 inches isnt much larger.Each USB-C port is rated at 45W, although note that 45W is the maximum total outputyou can choose either port to supply it. Using both ports, one will give 25W and the other 20W.Its a great compact choice for homes with a couple of iPhones in need of a power boost.Slimmest two-port iPhone charger: Plugable 40W Dual USB C ChargerProsTwo ports40WFoldable plugSlimlineConsNorth America onlyWhy we love it: Measuring 1.7 x 1.9 x 0.9 inches (4.4 x 4.8 x 2.3cm), the Plugable 40W Dual USB C Charger is a dual-port charger that is a little larger in volume than the Ugreen 2-Port Nexode 45W Charger reviewed above, but has a slimmer profile when plugged into a power socket. Its wider but sticks out of the wall half as far as most chargers.Its also lighter than the two-port Ugreen charger: 2.5oz vs 3.46oz (70g vs 98g).Each USB-C port is rated at 40W (maximum total output is 40W). Using both ports, that 40W is intelligently shared by priority. A 9V or higher device will charge faster than a 5V device, and you can see which devices is charging the fastest with the LED indicating the charge speed: blue for fastest, and green for slow.The Ugreen beats it on charging speed, but that which means more for 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 Samsung users than max 30W iPhone users. If you want to use it to charge a MacBook, that extra 5W might be more useful.Best four-port charger: Minix NEO P3 100W TurboProsFour portsUp to 100WU.S./U.K./EU pinsFoldable plugConsMay be overkill for just a phoneWhy we love it: The Minix NEO P3 100W Turbo packs a lot of power and has four ports: three USB-C and one old-school USB-A.Two of the USB-C ports can charge at 100W, although obviously not at the same time. That means you can use this power adapter to charge a laptop as large as the 16-inch MacBook Pro as well as tablets and phones. The third USB-C is perfect for fast iPhone charging at 20W, as is the 18W USB-A port if you have an older charging cable.Using two ports at the same time it supports one 65W and one 30W feed. Using three supports 45W, 30W, and 20W charges. With all four, it supports, 45W, 30W, and two 7.5W feeds.Like Apples dual-port charger, this adapter features intelligent power allocation, automatically adjusting the power output of each port depending on the devices connected to it.The U.S. plug folds, making it a tidy package for carrying around, and the U.K. and EU pin converters simply slide onto the U.S. pins to make this a great home charger in those territories and a useful international travel companion.Best travel adapter charger: OneAdaptr OneWorld 65ProsFive portsTravel plug adapter65W PDConsTotal output limited to 5 portsPrice When Reviewed:64,95Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceOneAdaptr64,95 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket64,95 at OneAdaptrWhy we love it: The OneWorld 65 is an international adapter that also boasts a built-in 65W PD Charger that can charge up to six devices simultaneously.It features one 65W USB-C PD port, one 20W USB-C PD port, another USB-C charging port, and two USB-A charging portsthe non-PD USB-C port and two USB-A ports share 15W of power. Note that the maximum power output is 65W so if you are charging a mid-sized laptop in full use, there wont be much spare juice for fas-charging your iPhone.But the real benefit of the OneWorld 65 is that as well as all the USB ports you can also use this as a travel adapter. Sliding connectors will fit into U.S., European, Australian/Chinese, and British wall sockets so covering over 200 countries, and you can plug a similar range of plugs into the OneWorld 65 from the other side.OneAdaptr has a few versions of this handy travel adapterall with the sliding international prongs and an AC socket. The $39 entry-level OneWorld30 features one 20W USB-C PD port, 2x 15W USB-C and 2x 15W USB-A ports; the $69 OneWorld65 reviewed here; the $89 OneWorld100 features two 60W USB-C PD ports and 2x 15W USB-A ports; and the $109 OneWorld135 features two 100W USB-C PD ports, 1x 20W USB-C and 1x 18W USB-A port.Colorful two-port iPhone charger: Casetify 33W Fast ChargerProsSmall sizeTwo portsFoldable plug on U.S. modelInternational plug headsCute Pink/Blue modelConsExpensivePrice When Reviewed:41,99Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceCasetify41,99 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket41,99 at CasetifyWhy we love it: The biggest selling point of the Casetify Fast Charger is its cute pink/blue color, although it is also available in plain white. Its 33W beats standard 30W chargersenough for an iPhone fast charge and AirPods or Apple Watch at the same time.This two-port charger (USB-C and USB-A) is not as tiny as some other chargers but at 1.3 x 1.9 x 1.5 inches it isnt much larger.It comes with U.K. and E.U. plug heads that slip over the foldable U.S. prongs, so makes a great travel charger, too.Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power AdapterProsTwo portsU.S. models have a foldable plugConsNon-U.S. models dont have a foldable plugExpensiveWhy we love it: Apple offers its own dual-port USB-C charger in two models. As far as we can tell they are identical in everything except shape and size. As an Apple product, its reassuringly expensive but also a little smarter than most power adapters.The neat 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter is aimed at iPhone users, and the larger non-compact model is called the 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter, which is the one built for the newer MacBook Air models. Both U.S. chargers feature foldable plugs. The larger version is maybe only preferable if you prefer the ports pointing straight on rather than below the plug itself.As it was designed to work with an iPhone and also something as energy-hungry as an M2/M3 MacBook Air, it needs to be able to distinguish which device needs what. When you connect two devices, power is automatically distributed between them based on their power requirements. In most cases, it will give each device 17.5W, but if you connect a MacBook or iPhone and an Apple Watch or AirPods, it will receive up to 27.5W and the Watch/AirPods gets up to 7.5W.Apple doesnt say so, but we expect that it uses GaN technology to keep its size to a minimum.Plugable Wall Outlet ExtenderProsAdds two ports, keeps AC socket30WConsNorth America onlyWhy we love it: If you are short on power sockets, adding a wall charger leaves you with one less place to connect a plug for another device. You could add an extension stripsuch as the Ugreen GaN Power Strip reviewed belowbut the Plugable Wall Outlet Extender is smaller and neater, giving you two USB ports and a passthrough power socket.The USB-C socket can power an iPhone at up to 30W, and theres another USB-A port that can handle 12W. Note, though, that the combined USB power output is 32W, so if you use both, that USB-C port might get pegged back to just 20W.UGreen 100W USB-C GaN Power StripPros4 USB ports and 3 AC power sockets100WConsBulkyWhy we love it: This power strip is both a desktop charger and AC extender with three power sockets, and includes four USB ports (3x USB-C, 1x USB-A), two of which are PD compatible at 100W so powerful enough to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro or super-fast-charge the latest iPhones. This is great for adding all sorts of device-charging on or underneath your desk.The other USB-C port and the USB-A port can each fast-charge an iPhone at 22.5W. Maximum output on the USB ports is 100W, and for the three power plugs (one on the top, and two behind) 1,870W.Amazon FAQ 1.Whats the best iPhone Lightning charging cable?Apple still includes a cable in the box with all new iPhones whether they have Lightning or USB-C. But you can never have enough charging cables, right?Older iPhones (before iPhone 15) require a Lightning port on one end. If you need a spare, make sure you buy a USB-C to Lightning cable thats certified Made for iPhone (MFI).Anker makes several of our recommended iPhone chargers, and its MFI-certified USB-C to Lightning cable is a little cheaper than Apples own cable and is twice as long. Anker has a bunch of USB-C to Lightning cables in various lengths and colors on its U.S. Amazon Store and at Amazon UK. We also rate UGreens USB-C to Lightning iPhone charge cables. For more detail, read our roundup of the best Lightning cables.2.What about USB-C to USB-C cables?From the iPhone 15 onwardsor until Apple offers only wireless chargingApple has replaced the iPhones Lightning port with a standard USB-C port so you need a USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C cable. The new iPhones ship with the correct cable so you dont need to go looking for a new one unless you require a spareand, lets face it, most of us need several. Check out PCWorlds list of the best USB-C cables.For more advice on charging your iPhone read: iPhone Clean Energy Charging: How it works and why you want to keep it on, How to charge an iPhone properly and Whats the fastest way to charge an iPhone.