Can you charge an iPhone 18 Pro Max with an Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)?
Worked out from the manufacturers’ specifications. Have a different charger? Pick it below the answer.
The Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max) meets the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s top charging speed of about 52 W.
Estimated from the manufacturer’s stated fast-charge time, with the device idle.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max charging specs
- Fast charging needs
- 60 W + AVS
- Max input (approx.)
- 52 W
- Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)
- 60 W · USB-C · AVS
Sources: Apple: Fast charge your iPhone · Apple: iPhone 18 Pro Max tech specs · 9to5Mac: How to fast charge iPhone 18 Pro · MacRumors: iPhone 18 Pro Max charging speed test · iDrop News: iPhone 18 Pro needs an AVS charger for top speed · Apple: Fast charge your iPhone · Apple: Fast charge your iPad. Checked 2026-10-17.
Quick answers
Is it safe to charge the iPhone 18 Pro Max with the Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)?
Yes. USB Power Delivery negotiates power, so the iPhone 18 Pro Max only takes what it can handle and the charger only gives what it can supply. A weaker charger is slower, not dangerous.
How many watts does the iPhone 18 Pro Max need for fast charging?
60 W or more, from a USB-C PD charger that supports AVS. Fast charges to 50% in about 15 minutes with a 60W-capable USB-C adapter that supports Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS), such as Apple’s 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max). Without AVS, reports show it settles at roughly 27–30W.
How long does the iPhone 18 Pro Max take to charge with the Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)?
About 15 min to 50% and 50 min to full, estimated with the device idle.