Trending Now - Iphone 17 Pro Tops Fast Charging Rankings Among 33 Models

WHO:

9to5Mac - Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, and OnePlus are the companies involved in the smartphone charging tests.

WHAT:

9to5Mac - The iPhone 17 Pro was tested and found to have the fastest overall charging speed among 33 smartphones.

CNET - The iPhone 17 Pro earned a CNET Labs Award for fastest wireless charging, adding 55% charge in a 30-minute test.

CNET - In wired charging, the iPhone 17 Pro added 74% charge in 30 minutes.

CNET - Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra added 76% charge in 30 minutes, earning a CNET Labs Award for fastest wired charging.

CNET - The top five phones for wireless charging included the iPhone 17 Pro Max (53%), iPhone 17 (49%), iPhone Air (47%), and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (39%).

WHERE:

9to5Mac - The tests included phones available only internationally as well as those in the US.

WHEN:

CNET - The tests were conducted over the past year.

WHY:

9to5Mac - Manufacturing precision is suggested as a likely reason for Apple's top performance in wireless charging speeds.

HOW:

9to5Mac - The charging tests focused on real-world usage, specifically charging a phone with a maximum of 10% remaining battery for 30 minutes.

9to5Mac - To achieve optimum charging performance, a 30W+ power adapter and a MagSafe charger with fast-charging capability are required.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 09:53 UTC)

In a recent series of smartphone charging tests, the iPhone 17 Pro emerged as the fastest overall charger among 33 devices, earning a CNET Labs Award for its impressive performance. It achieved a remarkable 55% charge in just 30 minutes during wireless charging and added 74% charge in the same time frame when wired, while Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra closely followed with 76% charge in wired mode. The tests, which included both international and U.S. models, were conducted over the past year and highlighted the precision in manufacturing as a key factor in Apple's leading performance.