Plugging the smartphone into a wall adapter when the battery dips into the red is never a convenient option. That is one reason why wireless chargers have evolved into a big category of their own — and one brand that made wireless charging mainstream is Apple.
Apple introduced wireless charging on iPhones with the iPhone X, but its true aha moment didn’t arrive until MagSafe launched in 2020. MagSafe, Apple’s magnetic wireless charging system, made everyday life considerably simpler for iPhone users, as chargers no longer meant an adapter-and-cable combo. A MagSafe charger can be anything from a magnetic battery pack, a wireless pad, or a bedside stand. Now in 2026, the iPhone 17 lineup pushes MagSafe charging up to 25W — as fast as a wired solution on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus — thanks to the updated Qi2.2 standard.

Not every wireless charger can hit that ceiling, though. Qi2 is limited to 15W, while older Qi chargers deliver even less. As a result, choosing the right wireless charger is more consequential than it has ever been for iPhone users. The best wireless chargers for iPhone 17 include the Apple MagSafe Charger (25W), the Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 10K, the ESR OmniLock Magnetic Car Charger, and the Mophie Roam 3-in-1 Travel Charger.
Apple MagSafe Charger (25W)
Simplest of all, the Apple MagSafe Charger (25W) is a wireless puck attached to a braided cable with a USB-C connector on the other end. It snaps perfectly onto any modern iPhone, supports Qi2 25W and Qi charging, and can top up an iPhone 16 or iPhone 17 up to 50% in around 30 minutes. The charger is compatible back to the iPhone 12, but speeds are limited to 15W on older models.

According to Apple, the 25W MagSafe Charger features a redesigned, stronger magnetic ring that ensures a secure snap into the perfect charging position. And unlike some of the third-party options we have listed here, the official charger also features a full aluminium body for superior heat dissipation, and triggers iOS StandBy mode as soon as you pair it with your iPhone, given the feature is enabled in settings.
Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station
The Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is for individuals who are constantly on the road. It is compact in size, measuring just 3.74 inches tall, 2.38 inches wide, and weighing just as much as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. For such a compact size, it brings a dedicated seat for earbuds, a watch, and an iPhone, of course.

The top where the iPhone rests is a foldable module that can lock at angles anywhere from 0 to 60 degrees. This means you can use the charging station even as a stand while watching a movie. On top of that, the station has a TUV-certified AirCool system that Anker says reduces temperature by up to 9.4 degrees Fahrenheit while offering a 24% boost in speed. The fan runs extremely quietly at around 19dB. For everything it packs, the charger also won the Red Dot Design Award 2026.



