According to a report from ITHome , the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro will support a maximum charging capacity of 20W via MagSafe charging and 40W for wired charging.

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iPhone 16 Pro could come with super-fast charging. Photo: 9to5mac

This is considered a significant increase in charging speed when the iPhone 15 series only supports fast charging up to 27W via USB-C port and 15W via MagSafe wireless charging. According to Apple, the iPhone 15 can reach 50% battery in about 30 minutes of charging time, with the requirement of direct wired charging and using a charger with a capacity of 20W or higher.

If upgraded to 40W, the full battery charging time of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will be shortened to half compared to the iPhone 15 Pro. The charging capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro can reach 50% in a little over 15 minutes.

That won't change with wireless charging, though, as MagSafe and Qi2 are limited to 15W on the iPhone. Fast charging at full speed requires a direct connection via a USB-C cable.

This leak is quite fitting as Apple is sure to increase the charging capacity of its devices in the future. However, fast charging technology also needs to be balanced with other issues. Charging at higher power can make the phone battery hotter than charging at lower speeds. This can cause unwanted thermal issues. In addition, fast charging will also increase battery wear, reducing battery life.

The iPhone 16 series is expected to be launched by Apple next September. The new AI features - Apple Intelligence, which Apple just introduced at WWDC 2024, are expected to be the focus of attention for not only the iPhone 16 Pro models but also the standard iPhone 16.

Watch the iPhone 16 Pro concept video (Video: YouTube/Water Productions):

Why is the iPhone 16 worth buying this fall? It's clear that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have attracted more attention from iFans. However, this year's iPhone 16 is no slouch either.