The best iPhone The charger depends on several factors. Are you draining 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 conditions. Fortunately, the Wired review team tests iPhone chargers in the field all year long. Not a day goes by when at least one of us isn’t evaluating an iPhone charger. I’ve put together my favorite picks for each scenario.

Be sure to check out our related buying guides, such as the best power banks, the best 3-in-1 chargers, and the best wireless chargers.

Best iPhone Chargers

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With Nano 45W USB-C cable

This Anker charger is smart and has folding prongs so it’s easy to travel with, but best of all, it can charge your phone at 40 watts (the average is 20 to 27 watts). This means you can get up to 50 percent battery life in just 20 minutes. Not all iPhone models support this fast charging — it’s limited to the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max — but you can future-proof your gear if you shop for a wall charger, even if your phone can’t take full advantage of those speeds yet.

We recommend Anker Laptop Power Bank As our top pick power bank, but if you’re just trying to top off your iPhone, this is a very reliable and neat looking power bank. It’s thin, 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 higher capacity and can charge up to 65 watts. In addition to a cool design that includes spotted colors and a lanyard loop, Nimble also uses bioplastics, recycled materials and minimal packaging. A USB-C charger is included in the box.

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MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2)

This 10,000-mAh power bank can charge your device at up to 15 watts, but it will charge even older devices at a slower rate. It has a built-in kickstand and an LED display that tells you how much power is left at a glance. It works in portrait or landscape mode. Be aware that it won’t fully charge most phones more than once, but if you’re looking for wireless charging on the go, it’s hard to beat. If you want big capacity or fast charging, you don’t want MagSafe.

Belkin

3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand

The Belkin 3-in-1 can charge your compatible iPhone at 15 watts, as well as charge your AirPods and your Apple Watch at the same time. The charging pad can be tilted to your preferred angle, including in landscape orientation if you want to watch a video or put your phone in standby mode. The USB-C cable is permanently attached, which you may or may not like. Check out our best 3-in-1 chargers buying guide for additional picks.

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Mofi

2-in-1 wireless charging stand

I love 3-in-1 chargers as much as the next tech nerd, but sometimes they’re overkill. My Apple Watch battery usually lasts all day, but I can chew through the battery on my old AirPods before a meal break, and my iPhone can die, too, depending on whether I’m streaming or not. Maximum speed side by side. This 2-in-1 charger has been my steadfast desktop companion. Mophie makes another version that holds your Apple Watch and iPhone on top instead of your headphones, which you might want if you’re rocking wired headphones or you’re using a walking pad heavily throughout the day. In the box is a 40-watt wall charger—a rarity these days!—as well as a USB-C cable that runs neatly into the base. It’s also easy to adjust the angle of your iPhone, and I’ve found the base to be very sturdy. If you want to charge, but not necessarily all possible devices at once, this might be what you’re looking for.

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Prime USB-C to USB-C cable

This braided nylon USB-C cable has a durable exterior made from recycled plastic. The cable is rugged, Anker promises it can operate in temperatures from minus 40 degrees to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. It is backed by a lifetime warranty. It has a built-in cable management loop. This is more than enough cable for your iPhone. Read our guide to the best USB-C cables for more choices.

Ugrine

USB-C to Lightning cable

If your iPhone is still rocking the Lightning cable, it’s probably better than the faulty cable Apple sent you. It’s durable and built to be iPhone-certified, so you’ll have no trouble getting it to work. It comes in 3-, 6-, or 10-foot lengths with a two-year warranty. Best of all, the outer casing will remain intact, unlike what you can get with Apple’s cables.