Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Tom Pritchard

iPhone 17 charging speed tested — here's how long each new iPhone takes to recharge

Apple iPhone 17 hands-on.

If you're looking to pick up one of the new iPhone 17 series phones, odds are you're concerned about keeping your phone alive. iPhone battery life has improved a lot over the years, but the charging speed hasn't been particularly great. So, should you ever find yourself running low on power, the last thing you want is to have to wait around to recharge.

Thankfully, Apple has promised a significant upgrade to charging speed this year, claiming you can restore a 50% charge in just 20 minutes, or 50% in 30 minutes for the iPhone Air. We've also tested the charging speed of all four new iPhones ourselves, using Apple's new 40W charging brick.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.