Does the Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter Fast-Charge the Apple iPhone 16?
Yes — this combination fast-charges at up to 27W via Fast Charge (PPS).
Both sides speak Fast Charge (PPS), and the Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter delivers enough power for the Apple iPhone 16 to hit its full 27W ceiling.
The details
| Device | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|
| Charger | Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Negotiated wattage | 27W |
| Protocol | Fast Charge (PPS) |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the maximum charging speed for the Apple iPhone 16 with the Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter?
- Up to 27W via Fast Charge (PPS), 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 16?
- Not among the chargers we recommend for it — the Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter already delivers the Apple iPhone 16's full 27W ceiling.
Other chargers compatible with the Apple iPhone 16
Other devices compatible with the Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 67W Full speed
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 67W Full speed
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro 67W Fallback
- Dell XPS 13 65W Full speed
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 65W Full speed
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