What's the maximum charging speed for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter?

Up to 27W via USB PD, assuming you're using an adequately rated cable.

Do I need a special cable for this combination?

Any standard USB-C cable rated 3A or higher works fine — no special "e-marked" cable needed at 27W.

Is there a faster charger for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Not among the chargers we recommend for it — the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter already delivers the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's full 27W ceiling.

Does the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter Fast-Charge the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Yes — this combination fast-charges at up to 27W via USB PD.

Both sides speak USB PD, and the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter delivers enough power for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max to hit its full 27W ceiling.

The details

Device	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Charger	Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
Negotiated wattage	27W
Protocol	USB PD
Match quality	Full speed

How your cable affects this

The wattage above assumes an adequately rated cable. Here's what actually happens with three common cable situations:

Cable	Real wattage	Cable-limited?
Standard 60W-rated cable (3A, not e-marked)	27W	Not the bottleneck
100W / 5A e-marked cable	27W	Not the bottleneck
Unrated / unknown cable (assume worst case)	27W	Cable-limited

Not sure what cable you have? See our cable ratings guide →

Frequently asked questions

What's the maximum charging speed for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter?: Up to 27W via USB PD, assuming you're using an adequately rated cable.
Do I need a special cable for this combination?: Any standard USB-C cable rated 3A or higher works fine — no special "e-marked" cable needed at 27W.
Is there a faster charger for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?: Not among the chargers we recommend for it — the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter already delivers the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's full 27W ceiling.

Other chargers compatible with the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

See the full Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max charging guide →

Other devices compatible with the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter

See the full Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter compatibility list →

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