iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 50% in 15m, 100% in 55m.

Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro Max charges from 0 to 50% in 15 minutes and reaches 100% in 55 minutes.

Ice Universe posted the charging figures on X; Apple presented the same numbers during the device announcement. Reported 16 September 2026.

The device reaches 34% after 10 minutes and shows 100% after 55 minutes, but continues charging until 76 minutes.

Apple's predecessor reached 38% after 15 minutes and 100% after 72 minutes. The iPhone 17 Pro Max drew a peak of 35W; the iPhone 18 Pro Max can apparently reach 52W.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a larger battery than the iPhone 17 Pro Max and uses a 2nm chip.

Pricing shown by Apple: 256GB 12GB RAM €1,599.00 / £1,299.00; 512GB 12GB RAM €1,849.00 / £1,499.00.

For comparison, the Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches 51% after 15 minutes and displays 100% after 43 minutes while charging a smaller battery.