The following table lists the power requirements or charger wattage required to efficiently charge your mobile phone or tablet. Please use the CTRL-F to find the model you are looking for.
Apple
Apple devices are known to have built-in over-charge protection and will stop charging when the battery is full. The charger specifications below indicate the maximum power wattage the device is designed to accept for the fastest charging. Say if you use a 35W charger for the iPhone X, it will only charge at 18W. Some users even recommended leaving the phone charging overnight.
| Device Model | Charger Specs | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen, 2017), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st gen, 2015), | 12W (5.2V 2.4A) | According to Apple, this model ships in some countries and regions with a 10W power adapter. |
| iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE 2 (2nd gen, 2020) iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd gen,2018), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen, 2018), | 18W charger (5V 3A or 9V 2A) | Apple Fast Charging 18W |
| iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone SE 3 (3rd gen, 2022) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen, 2021), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen, 2021) | 20W charger (9V 2.2A) | Apple Fast Charging 20W |
Samsung
Like Apple devices, Samsung devices also have built-in overcharge protection, and it is safe to leave the device to charge overnight with the approved charger.
| Device Model | Charger Specs | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Note 10 Plus | 45W (10V/4.5A) | |
| Galaxy Note 10 | 25W (11V/2.25A or 24.75W) | |
| Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE Galaxy S22 | Fast Charging: PD2.0/QC2.0 15W Super Fast Charging: PD3.0, 25W | |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra | Fast Charging: PD2.0/QC2.0 15W Super Fast Charging: PD3.0, 25W/45W |
It is noteworthy that Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra only supports max. 25W charging, while Galaxy 20 Ultra supports up to 45W.
To achieve the required charging speed safely, it is essential to select certified good quality chargers especially by the phone manufacturers. However, you may also use the latest GaN chargers, such as the GaN chargers.
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