Does the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter Fast-Charge the Apple iPhone SE?
Yes — this combination fast-charges at up to 20W 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 SE to hit its full 20W ceiling.
The details
| Device | Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2022) |
|---|---|
| Charger | Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter |
| Negotiated wattage | 20W |
| 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) | 20W | Not the bottleneck |
| 100W / 5A e-marked cable | 20W | Not the bottleneck |
| Unrated / unknown cable (assume worst case) | 20W | Cable-limited |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the maximum charging speed for the Apple iPhone SE with the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter?
- Up to 20W 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 20W.
- Is there a faster charger for the Apple iPhone SE?
- Not among the chargers we recommend for it — the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter already delivers the Apple iPhone SE's full 20W ceiling.
Other chargers compatible with the Apple iPhone SE
Other devices compatible with the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 35W Fallback
- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch 35W Full speed
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 35W Full speed
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 35W Full speed
- OnePlus 11 35W Full speed
See the full Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter compatibility list →
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