GoKawiilThe best iPhone charger depends on several factors. Are you topping off your battery on the go? Do you want to charge your iPhone as quickly as possible? Are you charging it overnight on your nightstand? The best gear recommendation is going to change with the situation. Luckily, the WIRED Reviews team tests iPhone chargers in the field all year long. There's not a day that goes by that at least one of us is not assessing at least one iPhone charger. I've gathered up our favorite picks for every scenario.
Be sure to check out our related buying guides, like the Best Power Banks, the Best 3-in-1 Chargers, and the Best Wireless Chargers.
The Best iPhone Chargers
Best Wall Charger for iPhone
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Anker Nano 45W With USB-C Cable $35 $26 (26% off) Amazon
This Anker charger is slick and has folding prongs so it's easy to travel with, but the best part is that it can charge your phone at 40 watts (average is 20 to 27 watts). That means you can get up to 50 percent battery life in only 20 minutes. Not all iPhone models support charging this fast—it's limited to iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—but you may as well future-proof your gear if you're shopping for a wall charger, even if your phone can't take full advantage of those speeds yet.
Best Power Bank for iPhone
We do recommend the Anker Laptop Power Bank as our top-pick power bank, but if you're only trying to top off your iPhone, this is a very reliable and neat-looking power bank. It's svelte, smaller than a deck of cards, and can deliver 20 watts to two devices at once. Nimble also makes a slightly larger version, which has a larger capacity and can charge at up to 65 watts. Aside from the cool design featuring speckled colors and a lanyard loop, Nimble also uses bioplastics, recycled materials, and minimal packaging. A USB-C charger is included in the box.
Best MagSafe Portable Charger for iPhone
This 10,000-mAh power bank can charge your device at up to 15 watts, but it'll also charge older devices at a slower rate. It has a built-in kickstand and an LED display that lets you know how much power is left at a glance. It works in portrait or landscape modes. Be aware that it won't be able to charge most phones fully more than once, but it's hard to beat if you're seeking wireless charging on the go. If you want a bigger capacity or faster charging, you don't want MagSafe.
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