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.









































