The iPhone 17 Pro has emerged as the fastest-charging smartphone in recent tests, outperforming 33 other models. Despite its smaller 4,252mAh battery, the iPhone 17 Pro supports 40-watt wired and 25-watt wireless charging, allowing it to charge rapidly. In a 30-minute test, it achieved a 74% charge, just behind Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, which led the wired category with a 76% increase using 60-watt charging. The iPhone 17 Pro also excelled in wireless charging, reaching 55% in the same duration. Overall, Apple’s devices demonstrated consistent fast-charging capabilities, with an average of 54.6% across its latest models. Meanwhile, Samsung’s lineup averaged 38.5%, highlighted by the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Notably, silicon-carbon batteries, found in the OnePlus 15, enabled rapid charging of larger capacities, but this technology is yet to be adopted by major brands like Apple and Samsung.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro the Fastest-Charging Smartphone?
