{
  "id": 8057396,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Max Test Shows Much Faster Charging From 0% to 100%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/iphone-18-pro-max-test-shows-much-faster-charging-from-0-to-100",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:07:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/17/iphone-18-pro-max-charging-speed-test/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro models boast significantly faster USB-C charging compared to their predecessors, according to a video shared by YouTube channel Xiaobai's Tech Reviews. The new iPhone 18 Pro Max can charge from 0% to 100% battery life in just 55 minutes with a compatible charger, whereas the older iPhone 17 Pro Max required an hour and a quarter for the same task. This equates to a 26-minute reduction in charging time, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max maintaining power even after reaching full charge. Impressively, the iPhone 18 Pro Max can also reach 50% battery life in just 15 minutes, compared to 20 minutes for the iPhone 17 Pro models. An early test revealed a peak charging speed of 52W for the first 12 minutes of charging, up from 36W on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple advises using a charger with 60W or higher and Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS) for optimal charging speeds. A compatible option is Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, priced at $39. The video in question is in Chinese.",
  "summary": "Apple said the new iPhone 18 Pro models are capable of faster USB-C charging compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, and a new video shared by the YouTube channel Xiaobai's Tech Reviews offers a closer look at the year-over-year improvement. As spotted by the account Ice Universe , the video reveals that the iPhone 18 Pro Max can go from 0% to 100% battery life in as little as 55 minutes with a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}