If you're looking to pick up one of the new iPhone 17 series phones, odds are you're concerned about keeping your phone alive. iPhone battery life has improved a lot over the years, but the charging speed hasn't been particularly great. So, should you ever find yourself running low on power, the last thing you want is to have to wait around to recharge.
Thankfully, Apple has promised a significant upgrade to charging speed this year, claiming you can restore a 50% charge in just 20 minutes, or 50% in 30 minutes for the iPhone Air. We've also tested the charging speed of all four new iPhones ourselves, using Apple's new 40W charging brick.
For the most part, Apple's promises seem to be accurate, and the iPhone 17 lineup has significantly better charging performance compared to its iPhone