Does the Samsung 45W Power Adapter Fast-Charge the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Yes — this combination fast-charges at up to 27W via Fast Charge (PPS).
Both sides speak Fast Charge (PPS), and the Samsung 45W 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 | Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) |
| 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 15 Pro Max with the Samsung 45W 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 15 Pro Max?
- Not among the chargers we recommend for it — the Samsung 45W Power Adapter already delivers the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's full 27W ceiling.
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