The new iPhone 16 Pro Max has been put through a charging test, and the results are disappointing. Despite supporting up to 45W fast charging, the phone's actual charging speed is limited to around 27W. This is a significant drop from the previous model, which had a theoretical maximum charging speed of 30W.
The test was conducted in extreme conditions, with the phone's battery at 2% and the output set to high. The phone was able to maintain a charging speed of around 33W for 10 minutes, with a brief spike to 38-39W. However, in more normal usage, the phone's charging speed was limited to a maximum of 27W, taking around 1 hour and 45 minutes to charge from 2% to 100%.
According to reports, the iPhone 16 Pro Max uses the same charging hardware as its predecessor, with the same theoretical maximum charging speed. However, the new model's charging speed has not seen any significant improvement. This is a major concern for users who were expecting a faster charging experience.
Apple has not provided a charging fast charger with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which means that users will have to rely on third-party chargers to get the most out of their device's charging capabilities. However, even with the most compatible third-party chargers, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's charging speed has not seen any significant improvement.
This lack of improvement in charging speed is a major disappointment for users, particularly when compared to the iPhone's competitors, which offer faster charging speeds at a similar price point. The iPhone 16 Pro Max's slow charging speed will likely be a major issue for users who need to quickly top up their device during the day.