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I am using my iPhone 15 Pro's 20W charger to charge my iPhone 17 Pro Max. Could this have any negative impact on my battery health?
Posted on Nov 4, 2026 1:34 AM
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)Nov 4, 2026 1:53 AM in response to V1irezv
You can even use a 140W USB-C Mac power adapter to charge your iPhone safely. There is no need to worry that the higher wattage of the adapter will damage your iPhone.
The wattage printed on a power adapter indicates its maximum power delivery capability, not the amount of power it constantly supplies to the connected device.
Modern electronic devices, including iPhones, regulate their power consumption. The iPhone communicates with a compatible USB-C Power Delivery (USB-PD) adapter and draws only the amount of power it can safely use, depending on its charging requirements, battery level, temperature, and other factors.
For example, connecting an iPhone to a 140W Mac adapter does not mean the iPhone will receive 140W of power. It will draw only the power supported by its charging circuitry.
In short, a higher-wattage, compatible power adapter is perfectly safe to use. The device determines how much power it draws; the adapter does not force its maximum wattage into the device.
The same principle applies when charging other compatible USB-C devices with higher-wattage power adapters.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388596